Trustee Recruitment Campaign 2024

Remember My Baby

Remember My Baby

Voluntary

Trustee Recruitment Campaign 2024

Ambition

Founded in August 2014 by parents with lived experience and an acute understanding of the loss felt by parents and of the need to create positive memories in the most challenging circumstance that no parent should have to witness. 

Ten years on, and with the key pillars and foundation for future success in place, we have made the bold decision as a board to build the board’s capacity and capability, to help us achieve our ultimate ambition to have baby remembrance photography offered as a choice to all parents facing the loss of their baby in every hospital and birth centre across the UK.

Intro

Remember My Baby is a UK-based registered charity that offers a gift of baby remembrance photography to UK parents experiencing the loss of their baby before, during, or shortly after birth.

We are compassionate, dedicated, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We have an ambition to provide the gift of high quality remembrance photography to as many bereaved families as possible; our response is individual and sensitive, and we are passionate about sharing and improving the service we offer.

Purpose

We seek new trustees  with a passion and empathy for our sensitive and timely work who have the ability to leverage their specialist areas of expertise and networks or lived experience to ensure that we continue to grow and strengthen as a charity and become more sustainable, increasing both our reach and impact.

Individuals who will play a key role in supporting families through loss, shaping the future development of a charity that brings comfort and compassion to those who need it most, and who will welcome the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and inspiring team of dedicated volunteer photographers.

Career Level

Leadership

Qualification

Degree educated, with evidence of continuing professional developmenmt.

Specialisation

Finance / Accountancy, Fundraising, Governance, Midwifery

Responsibilities

Our expectations are high as a Trustee, you will be expected to share our vision and values, actively apply your skills, expertise and knowledge, and networks to further the aims of the charity, to secure our long-term sustainability.

Leadership

  • Ability to work collectively to define our goals, and develop and implement business and strategic plans to ensure the future sustainability of the charity.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and charitable standards.
  • Monitor the charity’s impact, ensuring that we have effective tools in place to evaluate our performance against agreed targets, to maximize the positive outcomes for our families.

 

Governance

  • Ensure that Remember My Baby pursues its stated objects, as defined in our governing document.
  • Actively contribute at Trustee and committee meetings and monitor the implementation and subsequent outcomes of decisions.

 

Financial Oversight

  • Review budgets, financial reports, and operational plans to ensure sound financial management.
  • Assist in the ongoing development and review of our fundraising and income-generating strategies.
  • Monitor financial health and compliance, ensuring resources are used effectively and responsibly.

 

Risk Management

  • Identify and evaluate risks to the charity, the families we serve, finances, reputation, volunteers, and staff, ensuring adequate mitigation strategies are in place.
  • Ensure a proactive approach to safeguarding the emotional and psychological well-being of both families and staff.

 

Advocacy

  • Actively seek financial and in-kind support where possible.
  • Safeguard our good name, values, and reputation.
  • Represent the charity externally at meetings and events

 

People

  • Help foster a supportive environment.
  • As needed, support recruitment processes for both salaried staff, volunteers, and appointments to the Board.

Person Specification

Experience

  • Successful track record of achievement throughout your chosen career.
  • Entrepreneurial, with the ability to successfully navigate strategic, financial, operational, and reputational challenges.
  • Experience in external representation, delivering presentations, and managing stakeholders.

 

Knowledge & Skills

  • Sound independent judgement, strategic vision, and the ability to think creatively.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage with staff, volunteers and our guests and bring people together.
  • Broad knowledge of the charity sector and current issues affecting it.
  • An understanding and acceptance of the role and responsibilities of a trustee
  • Commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and inclusion.

 

Attributes

  • Compassion and Empathy: An understanding of the challenges faced by families experiencing baby loss and a commitment to supporting bereavement services.
  • Leadership and Integrity: The ability to lead with sensitivity, making ethical decisions with a focus on the charity’s long-term vision.
  • Strategic and Analytical Thinking: Ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to strategic discussions.
  • Financial and Governance Acumen: Understanding of charity finances, risk management, and legal responsibilities in the UK non-profit sector.
  • Teamwork and Communication: Effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team of trustees and with charity staff.

Organisation Profile

Remember My Baby is a UK-based registered charity that offers a gift of baby remembrance photography to UK parents experiencing the loss of their baby before, during, or shortly after birth.

We are compassionate, dedicated, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We have an ambition to provide the gift of high quality remembrance photography to as many bereaved families as possible; our response is individual and sensitive, and we are passionate about sharing and improving the service we offer.

Industry Category

Company Size

Apply Now

If you would welcome the opportunity to apply, please forward:

  • A CV or an extended biography outlining your salaried, non-executive and voluntary roles, achievements, and academic and professional qualifications.
  • A supporting statement (maximum 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating your motivation, skills, experience relevant to the role, how you would hope to add value to the Board, and any other relevant information.

Your application should be sent to our advising consultant, Philip Nelson, at philip.nelson@thehiringdept.com.

Please also let us know if you need any special provisions should you be called forward for an interview.

The appointment will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS, which will be completed and paid for by Remember My Baby.

Recruitment Timetable

Closing Date: Tuesday, 3rd December

Final Panel Interviews (online):

  • Tuesday, 10th December
  • Thursday, 12th December
  • Monday, 16th December