Job Description

About Crossroads Care Surrey
Crossroads Care Surrey is a leading charity that provides respite care for carers, with a vision to ensure all unpaid carers are recognised and supported for the role they have within society caring for loved ones. With 2 in every 3 people now expected to care for a family member during a lifetime, it is important there are support services available to help people who care to have time away from caring in order to maintain their own health and emotional well-being in order to keep caring.
What we're looking for
Crossroads Care Surrey are seeking a dynamic legal professional to work closely as part of their Board to maintain an overview of the regulatory environment, contractual obligations, and support strong governance. You will have experience in charity law, commercial law or employment law.
We encourage candidates who can help increase the diversity of the Board so as to make our organisation more inclusive - especially those who have an interest in making a difference to the lives of unpaid carers across Surrey.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an overview of the regulatory environment and our contractual obligations, and support strong governance.
• Guide and advise trustees on the legal requirements and implications of the charity's strategic plans.
• Able to apply legal principles to managing risk and ensuring that the policies and processes are in line with best legal practice.
• Ability to identify when we should seek external legal advice.
• Support the chair in ensuring all policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation and ensure they are reviewed in accordance with the annual cycle of board business.

What's in it for you

• Volunteering experience
• Involvement in senior management teams and board activity
• Working with different sets of people
• Specific experience within the different teams
• General management experience
• Annual strategic away day with Trustees and Senior Management Team

Could this be the ideal role for me?
To be considered for this role, you will require the following qualifications, skills and competencies:

• Commitment to the organisation.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.
• Understanding and knowledge of good governance.
• Good, independent judgement.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Experience in charity law, commercial law, or employment law.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and the welfare of our clients. We expect all colleagues and Trustees to share this commitment.

Skills Required