Parent/Carer Trustee Vacancies

Could you be our next Parent/Carer Trustee?

The Harmony Trust would not be able to do what we do without the insight and support of parents and carers just like you.

We are looking for parents and carers with the relevant skills and experience to join our Board of Trustees and play a crucial role in setting the direction of our successful trust, representing the families and communities which we serve.

We are particularly, but not exclusively, looking for individuals with recent or relevant business experience in any of the following sectors: HR, finance, audit, administration, insurance, legal or property, as well as individuals with experience of the education sector, particularly school improvement.

The Trustee Role

Trustees work together to conduct their core functions:

The Harmony Trust recognises stakeholder voice as the fourth core function of governance.

Trustees are responsible for governing a charitable company and directing how it is managed and run. Trustees must also ensure that the trust complies with all legal and statutory requirements.

Trustees should seek the advice of the board’s governance professional and other professional advice as appropriate.

Trustees should ensure that they are making a positive and meaningful contribution to the board by:

• Attending meetings (typically 3 Board meetings, 3 Forums, and 3 Committees each year), reading papers and preparing questions for the CEO and his staff in advance.

  NB: Meetings are held remotely via Microsoft Teams and usually start at 4pm. The full year timetable of meetings is shared prior to the start of the academic year.

• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with senior executive leaders and colleagues on the board of trustees

• Getting to know the 15 academies within the trust, including visiting some of them occasionally during school hours

• Undertaking induction training and developing knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis

• Ensuring that the trust’s governance structure meets the needs of the trust.

• Agreeing clear schemes of delegation, outlining the responsibilities delegated to the senior executive leader and the responsibilities of the board and committees.

• Ensuring effective communication channels are in place.

Expenses

The role is a voluntary role, however Trustees receive out of pocket expenses incurred in the fulfilment of their role as Trustee. Payments can cover incidental expenses, such as travel and dependency care, but not loss of earnings.

To Apply

To arrange an informal discussion and find out more about the role please email Suzanne Thompson at governance@theharmonytrust.org

Expressions of Interest should be sent in the form of a supporting statement (around 500 words) and short CV which evidences the skills and experience you can bring to our Board. Please send to Suzanne Thompson at governance@theharmonytrust.org

Details of the current Board of Trustees, see Governance at The Harmony Trust