The Organisation

Independent Age works to ensure that as we grow older, we all have the opportunity to live well with dignity, choice and purpose. To achieve this we provide information, advice and connection services for older people; campaign on the issues that matter most to them around health and care, poverty and loneliness and provide capacity building support to others working in the sector.

Poverty in later life is a growing problem in the UK. There are stark inequalities in later life that significantly increase the chances of entering poverty past retirement age for some groups.

Increasingly we are focusing our work on tackling poverty and inequalities — especially with those older people who are unfairly experiencing financial insecurity, suffering health inequalities, inadequate social care and increasing isolation.

More information about Independent Age and our work can be found at www.independentage.co.uk.

The Roles

This is an exciting and meaningful time to join Independent Age.

We expect that new Trustees will contribute their experience and intelligence to a substantial strategic review of our work this summer and feel part of any decisions for moving forward as well as proud of the difference we can then make in older people's lives.

To strengthen the Board's strategic intelligence and agility for maximum impact and a sustainable future, we seek candidates from the private, public or voluntary sector with the following areas of experience and expertise. Ideal candidates will bring more than one area of expertise.

Essential

• Finance (ideally with experience of charity finance)
• Investment strategy (a decision-maker rather than an advisor)
• Service delivery and knowledge of policy issues affecting older people (clinical or academic expertise, ideally supported by experience in the sector rolling out new service models)
• Digital strategy (broader digital expertise, e.g. beyond social media/marketing)

Desirable

• Fundraising (from individuals, trusts and corporates)

Independent Age wants to have a diversity of perspectives on the Board. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under represented groups with the relevant skills and experience, for example, people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. We also encourage applications from people living with disabilities and from people across a broad age range.

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about joining the Independent Age board and believe you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply with the following:

• A recent CV with the details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission)
• A supporting statement that outlines how you meet the criteria and details your motivation for applying

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please get in touch with Melissa Baxter on:

melissa.baxter@russam.co.uk / 07789 985229

Closing date for applications: Friday 11th March 2022
Preliminary Interviews: Week commencing 14th March 2022
Interviews with Independent Age: Weeks commencing 28th March/4th April 2022

We look forward to receiving your application.