Trustee Board Members

Time commitment: Board Members normally give up to 2-3 days per month. Hybrid. (Voluntary)

Background: Strategy and Governance, Leadership and Public/Charities Sector

Closing Date: 12noon, Monday 15th December 2025

Interviews: From January 2026 (Panel Interview)

This is an exciting time to be joining MK SNAP as a Board Members, You will have the opportunity to support and guide as MK SNAP moves into a new phase of development.

Established in 1992, MK SNAP (Milton Keynes Special Needs Advancement Project) is a charity built on achievement, teamwork and individual development. Their purpose is to offer education, life skills, work preparation and opportunities for work to individuals aged 18+ with learning difficulties.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a variety of specialist experiences for two Board roles, detailed below, alongside a passion for the provision of Life Skills and Work Experience Opportunities, an understanding or interest in governance and excellent acumen and experience of strong leadership. Also, as well as specific skill and experience requirements, all board members need to be active ambassadors for the charity and will be required to help further its financial objectives by having a part in things such as events, expanding MK SNAP’s network and fundraising.

Key Roles and Responsibilities include:

Safeguarding – The Safeguarding Board Member will ensure that MK SNAP develops policies and procedures that keep it up to date with law, and to ensure that the Board fully understands safeguarding principles and training and can respond promptly and proportionately to any incidents. This includes championing safeguarding at a senior level, overseeing policies and procedures, supporting the designated safeguarding lead, ensuring safeguarding is on the board's agenda, and monitoring progress on safeguarding plans and reviews.

Fundraising – The Fundraising Board Member will identify, assess and support the organisation's progress to new grant sources and fundraising opportunities. In consultation with the Chair and Treasurer, to develop and support the implementation of a fundraising plan aligned with budget requirements. This person would also use personal and professional networks to identify potential donors and contribute personally to fundraising efforts.

If you feel you can make a real difference to the health and well-being of local people and shape our strategic direction for the future, this role will be a great fit.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required, Aside from the specific experience as detailed above, we would like applicants:

• To have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of the Board and be prepared to access information and training to develop
• To be committed to Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership
• To be able to operate strategically and to work effectively with the other Board Members, Centre Director and SLT to continue to develop the strategic vision for the organisation
• To have an understanding, knowledge or experience of key areas that will support the charity.
• To have an understanding and commitment to equality, equity, and inclusion.

Applications welcome and encouraged from all sections of the community.