Job Vacancies

We are recruiting a new trustee to join our board with the following expertise; 

Legal – role description

Key duties of a trustee include; 

• Ensure that Manchester Youth Zone complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that Manchester Youth Zone pursues its objective as outlined in the organisational strategy and business plan
• Ensure that Manchester Youth Zone applies its resources wisely and applies ‘best value’ principles
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Chief Executive in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Contribute actively to Board Meetings and other appropriate events/ Youth Zone activities
• Safeguard the reputation and values of the Youth Zone
• Ensure the financial stability of the Youth Zone

In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, scrutinising board papers, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

Please send your expression of interest (to include the trustee role you are interested in, your experience and qualifications relating to the role) to heather.etheridge@manchesteryz.org