The Trustee role
Good Things Foundation is a UK-wide digital inclusion charity working with partners nationally, regionally and locally, to fix the digital divide for good. Our 2022 - 2025 Strategy drives partnership and delivery around three core pillars: the National Digital Inclusion Network; the National Databank; and the National Device Bank.
We believe that having a diverse Board and workforce drives innovation and creativity and supports us to achieve our purpose, and are seeking to appoint additional Trustees in 2024 to help us to succeed in our mission and to enable the growth of a diverse and high-performing Board that is reflective of the communities that we serve.
Find more information about us, eligibility requirements, the appointment process and more on becoming a Good Things Trustee in the recruitment pack:
Expected commitments
- Voluntary role with reasonable expenses covered
- Attendance and preparation for four board meetings a year (2 virtual, 2 face-to-face)
- Remuneration Committee meetings
- Discussions with members of the Senior Management Team around an area of your expertise or specific interest
- Visiting at least two Digital Inclusion Hubs each year
- Representing Good Things at events, such as our annual House of Lords Reception
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@goodthingsfoundation.org by midnight Sunday 10th November.
- Provide a current CV of no more than three pages.
- Provide an outline (no more than 1-2 pages) of your interest in the work of Good Things Foundation, the challenges of bridging the UK digital divide and how your expertise will support us to achieve our vision.
- Provide one referee who can attest to professional qualifications / expertise.
We would be grateful if you would also complete our Equality and Diversity form to help us monitor our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Information can be made available in other formats (for example, large print), so please contact us if you need to discuss what alternative format would be accessible for you.
Safeguarding statement and pre-employment checks
Here at Good Things Foundation, we work with vulnerable adults and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare at all times, in line with our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures. All of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply with the policy and procedures. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which for this position, will include:
- An identity check (photo ID)
- Receipt of two satisfactory references
- Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
The organisation may, in the future, carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service Standard check (DBS) if your contract requires it.