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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guardian Jobs is seeking new Trustees to join the board of a charity dedicated to improving literacy and numeracy skills for individuals, particularly those in prison. The role involves shaping strategic direction, ensuring strong governance, and supporting senior staff, all while making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Responsibilities • Help shape strategic direction and ensure strong governance. • Involved in setting priorities and monitoring progress. • Oversee finances and ensure legal and regulatory obligations are met. • Support and constructively challenge senior staff. • Act as ambassadors for the charity. Skills • Experience in governance, regulation, or legal practice • Experience in digital strategy • Experience in marketing, communications, and brand development • Experience in fundraising • Experience in board-level financial management • Experience in HR and organisational development • Experience in education and learning practice • Experience in leadership across the public, private or charity sectors • Experience in government relations • Experience in equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging • Lived experience relevant to their mission, such as learning to read later in life or having personal experience of the criminal justice system Benefits • Full induction and ongoing training • Regular support to help you get the most from your role • Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses • The opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives through supporting them to learn • Induction training and ongoing training to support and develop you in your volunteer role • Ongoing support and quarterly reviews to gain the most from your volunteering experience • Flexible volunteering opportunities, subject to the requirements of your role • Reasonable, out of pocket, volunteering expenses are reimbursed Company Overview • Guardian Jobs brings you quality jobs from the best recruiters in the UK and beyond. We have the jobs for quality candidates like you. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in London, GB, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://jobs.theguardian.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job