Support the governance and development of this important service

Trustee / Committee volunteer needed for Berkshire Credit Union now t/a Boom Community Bank in RG30

Principle duties and tasks:

Director;
• Strategic management and oversight of the Credit Union.
• Specific regulatory responsibilities as defined by PRA/FCA and Credit Union rules .
Board Meetings & AGM;
• Chair 6 to 8 early evening Board meetings pa of 2 hour duration.
• Agree and control agenda.
• Chair public AGM.
• Manage proceedings in accordance with the Credit Union rule book.

Executive Committee;
•Sub-committee of the Board with delegated executive Terms of Reference .
• One of three equal members including the Treasurer
• Operational decision making of the Credit Union.

Public Representation ;
• Liaison with MPs, local councils, housing associations and other stakeholders.
. Represent the Credit Union at official events etc.
• Prime contact with the Press.
• Together with Treasurer interface with Bank of England

Contact person firstname
Gordon
Lastname
Ross
Contact person's position
Chair of Board of Directors
Their phone number?
01189 574678
Contact instructions?
Monday to Friday 9am-2pm.
Location address line 1
62 Portman Road
Town
Reading
Postcode
RG30 1EA

Location description
Reading
Wheelchair accessible?
Not specified
Car parking for the volunteer?
Yes
Secure bicycle parking?
Yes
Near public transport?
Yes
How much time?
A few hours a week
What times and days of the week?
Mon-Fri daytimeMon EVETue EVEWed EVEThu EVEFri EVE
Availability required
Any of these times
Additional timing details
Monthly meetings
Task type?
Trustee / Committee
Will suit someone like this:
Self organised/motivatedDecisiveLeaderNegotiatorPublic speakerNetworkerCommunicator
Post suitable for supported volunteering?
No
Is training given?
No
Is support given?
No
Are expenses paid?
Yes
Will I need my own transportation?
No
Will the volunteer be CRB or DBS checked?
No
Are references required?
Yes
Will there be an interview?
Yes
Are they properly insured?
Yes
Minimum age
25
Do they need a specific gender?
No
How many volunteers needed?
1
Opportunity added on
11 August 2015