The Organisation:

Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis – the two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – are lifelong diseases of the gut. They are painful, debilitating and widely misunderstood. And there is no known cure. When you have Crohn’s or Colitis, your immune system doesn’t work properly. Your body starts attacking itself, causing ulcers and inflammation in the gut. Imagine having a wound that never heals – only it’s on the inside. Crohn’s and Colitis don’t just affect your gut. They can affect almost every part of your body and every aspect of your life: from your hormones and digestion to your energy levels and mental health. People living with the conditions may face a lifetime of medication and, in too many cases, major surgery. If left untreated, they can be fatal. 
We’re the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis. Right now, over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong condition that can profoundly affect their quality of life. And because of the stigma surrounding their conditions, thousands are suffering in silence. But we are here to support and champion a better future. Our vision is for improved lives for people with Crohn’s and Colitis today, and in the long term, a world free from Crohn’s and Colitis altogether.
Our community look to the charity to help them navigate their way through complex health issues and support their needs wherever they live, whatever their background and whoever they are. This is our job - whether it’s lobbying for health leaders, providing vital information, or reducing the stigma around the conditions, we’re here for them.
For more information about our work, visit our website: https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/ 

The Role:

This year we are looking for three Trustees to join our board, and have identified the following three skills areas of interest to us at this time:

1.    NHS experience
Interested applicants should have recent or on-going NHS experience at Executive or Chief Executive level, with a background in operational delivery, or with a nursing or allied health profession background. However, we are interested in diversity of experience, and welcome those who have moved into commissioning and policy work at Executive level.

2.    Financial and accounting experience
Interested applicants should be a qualified finance professional, with substantial senior level experience/skills in the areas of accounting, budgeting and planning, investment management, reserves and cash flow management and/or management of financial risks. Experience of the charity sector is not an essential prerequisite. The individual will join the Finance & Audit Committee with the option to step into the committee chair role after a year.

3.    Fundraising strategy and implementation experience
Interested applicants should have worked at least at Fundraising Director level or have undertaken this role prior to moving to a broader role. We are particularly interested in applicants who have an understanding of a broad range of income generation, in a medium sized charity with multi million pound budgets.

We are also looking to improve the diversity on our Board, including ethnicity, socio-economic, and life in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Most Trustees on our Board already have first hand lived experience of Crohn’s and Colitis so new applicants for the role will not need this experience.

For a full role description and person specification, please download the Candidate Information Pack. 

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying for this role, please ensure you provide:

•    A comprehensive CV, including your recent achievements, and the details of two referees
•    A supporting statement, addressing your motivations for applying. This should be no longer than one side of A4.

All applications should be sent to applications@trustees-unlimited.co.uk with your full name and Crohn’s & Colitis in the subject heading.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter (melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk / 07789 985229).

Closing date for applications: Monday 15th May 2023

We look forward to receiving your application.