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Team: OVO Foundation

Salary banding:  Voluntary role, with expenses reimbursed according to our trustee expenses policy

This role in 3 words: Leadership, Purpose, Impact

Top 3 qualities for this role: Collaborative, Strategic, Passionate

Everyone belongs at OVO

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

We want to reflect the communities we support in OVO Foundation’s Board of Trustees. It’s how we can help them in the best way possible and understand their needs. Which is why we particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented on our Board and are:

• Living outside of London
• From an ethnically diverse background
• Living with a disability
• Attended a state-funded school

Teamworking for the planet

We are OVO’s award-winning charity, supported by OVO and our customers. From reducing schools’ energy bills to planting Tiny Forests; we are a small and mighty team thanks to our brilliant partnerships. In 2023, we helped over 20,000 children and young people to access nature, climate action and education.

This role in a nutshell:

Our Trustees provide strategic steer and key decision-making to make sure we’re delivering on our objectives. They get together 4 times a year, once a quarter, to prepare and attend board meetings, and discuss any other matters about the charity. This includes a strategy day at the start of each year. You’ll also advise on particular subjects related to your areas of interest or expertise outside of these meetings. Being a trustee with OVO Foundation puts you in a unique position as you get to develop skills you wouldn’t necessarily access in other roles, and learn from and work with people from all walks of life.

Your key outcomes will be:

We’re looking for two new Trustees to join us: a Treasurer and a Youth Trustee (aged 18-30)

For the Treasurer role:

We’re looking for someone to oversee OVO Foundation’s financial processes and make sure we have robust and effective controls in place. You will be an established finance professional with the ability to analyse and understand basic financial statements, in order to maintain a strategic overview of OVO Foundation’s financial resources. You should be a whizz with spreadsheets and financial modelling, and be able to scrutinise budgets.

For the Youth Trustee role:

We’re looking for someone aged 18-30 who is committed to increasing access to nature, improving climate education, and ensuring opportunities to take action on the climate crisis – for all children and young people. You’ll have current experience with the education system in the UK but you don’t need previous trustee experience, as you’ll get a buddy from our Board who’ll support you as you develop and build knowledge of OVO Foundation. 

As an OVO Foundation Trustee, you’ll:

• Make sure our charity is fulfilling its promises and purposes for the communities we support
• Check that we’re always following the law, as well as our own governing document
• Work in the best interests of OVO Foundation
• Effectively manage our resources
• Use your unique skills and experience to help us meet our objectives
• Represent OVO Foundation at external events

See our Trustee Recruitment Pack for more information on both Trustee roles.

You’ll be successful as an OVO Foundation Trustee if you…

• Are passionate about OVO Foundation’s work in creating a greener, brighter future for the next generation
• Enjoy building strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Think creatively and you’re always searching for that better solution
• Find working as part of a team second nature
• Are capable of defining goals, setting targets, and reviewing performance
• Can be counted on by other Trustees to support them in their work, so together you can steer our charity in the right strategic direction

Let’s talk about what’s in it for you

As a Trustee with OVO Foundation, you will play a big role in strategically leading our charity while enjoying a fresh, unique, and meaningful experience. You’ll get to use your passion to help build a greener, brighter future for all children and young people as part of a dedicated team, and in return gain insight on how others work, respond to situations, and make decisions.

We’d be thrilled if you tick off all our boxes, yet we also believe it’s just as important we tick off all of yours. And if you think you have most of what we’re looking for but not every single thing, go ahead and hit apply. We’d still love to hear from you!

If you have any additional requirements, there’s a space to let us know on the application form; we want to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible..