Board Member / Trustee

Pretty ‘n’ Pink is the breast cancer charity for Northern Ireland, and aims to:

• Provide financial, and other support services to breast cancer patients and their families.
• Help advance education of breast cancer awareness and breast care awareness.
• Provide any other means that may help improve the lives of breast cancer patients and their families.

This is an exciting time for the charity as we prepare for a move to new premises and the launch of new services for 2020. 

We currently have a wide range of active board members, each with individual skills and expertise, but at present we have a particular desire to strengthen our current board with individuals from the following areas of expertise:

• Corporate and / or Charity Governance
• Fundraising
• Social Work (with an emphasis on benefits advice)
• Performance Management
• Human Resource Management
• Healthcare Professional (Oncology nurse, oncology doctor)

Key Responsibilities and Commitment Required

The current board of trustees meet every 3 months (inclusive of AGM), these generally take place in the evening time over approximately 1 ½ hours at our Belfast office.

There may be at times an occasional requirement if and when available for additional meetings, attendance at events, and to sit on recruitment panels.

Trustees also act as a mentor or adviser to staff as and when required.

Essential Criteria

Working experience of one or more of the above-named areas of expertise.

A dedicated individual with a desire to help the organisation set and achieve strategic goals and objectives.

A genuine passion for the ethos and work of the charity, with a keen desire to help improve the lives of people with breast cancer in whatever way possible.

Able to commit to attend regular board meetings.

A flexible approach, and willing to devote a reasonable amount of time (outside of board meetings) to help support and further the work of the organisation.

To apply please send:

• An up to date CV.
• A short cover letter giving a brief outline of why you would like to be involved with the charity.
• The names and contact details of two referees (one relating to your professional competence and one your personal qualities).  We will only contact references from individuals who we wish to appoint.

Please send the above to:

Email – [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd January 2020 at 5pm.  Applications received after this time cannot be considered.

Please note:  if you submit an application to join the Board you will be confirming that you have read and understood the role of a member of as charity board, and meet the eligibility criteria to act as a charity trustee as outlined on the Charity Commission website – http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/publications/cc3.aspx

If you require any further information, please contact us on 02890 347780.