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RNLI Trustee Investment Committee Chair Recruitment information RNLI.org
Introduction from the Chair, Stuart Popham What makes a true lifesaver? You. Our charity is looking for committed people like you to join our Trustee Board. It’s a unique opportunity for you to contribute to a major lifesaving organisation both in the UK and Ireland, and internationally. You probably know that we’re a registered charity, independent from government. The Trustee Board is at the head of our charity governance structure. Our trustees are all volunteers. Join the Trustee Board and you’ll be helping our skilled and brave lifeboat volunteers sustain a world-class search and rescue service around the coast of the UK and Ireland. You’ll be supporting our seasonal lifeguards and preventing drowning by helping our water safety and international teams. If you are willing to contribute to our charity, the rewards are huge. You’ll feel you’re making a difference. You can make the most of and develop your own skills, and network with others who have a shared passion for saving lives at sea. I very much welcome your interest and look forward to Stuart Popham hearing from you. RNLI Chair ‘I can hand on heart say that volunteering for the RNLI is one of the best things I have ever done in my life.’ Stuart Popham, Chair, RNLI RNLI lifesavers pictured next to the Tenby lifeboat and slipway Claire Deuchar, Chief Information Officer, visits project Bhasa, Photo: RNLI/Nigel Millard Bangladesh. Photo: RNLI/Steve Wills RNLI TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT
The RNLI today
RNLI volunteers have been keeping people safe for
196 years. Their courage and professionalism have
saved over 143,000 lives.
RNLI LIFEBOAT STATIONS
AND LIFEGUARD UNITS
Today we are busier than ever. In 2019, RNLI lifeboat crews IN 2019
rescued or assisted over 9,300 people, plus our lifeguards
helped over 29,300 people. We also build our own inshore Scotland
and state-of-the-art all-weather lifeboats. 46 lifeboat stations
7 lifeguard units
We are more than a rescue service. The RNLI also works
with communities to prevent drowning by influencing,
supervising and educating people. We share our expertise
internationally too. We give support to countries where Northern Ireland
drowning rates are significant, and work with like-minded 10 lifeboat stations
organisations to save lives. 12 lifeguard units
Our volunteers are at the heart of our charity,
supported by expert staff. Around 95% of RNLI people
are volunteers, including more than 5,500 lifeboat crew Isle of Man England
5 lifeboat
members and 23,000 community fundraisers. Thousands stations
107 lifeboat stations
more dedicated volunteers raise awareness, give safety 184 lifeguard units
advice and help in our museums, shops and offices. Republic of
Ireland
Join our family of volunteers. Volunteer for us on the Wales
36 lifeboat stations
Trustee Board and you’ll play a key role in the success 30 lifeboat stations
of our unique charity. 39 lifeguard units
Channel Islands
4 lifeboat stations
6 lifeguard units
RNLI volunteer Crew Member Georgia Keating at Crosshaven Children at Coldfall Primary School in London are visited by an RNLI
Lifeboat Station. Photo: RNLI/Nathan Williams Education volunteer. Photo: RNLI/Harrison Bates
RNLI TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT
Why we need you
The RNLI is seeking trustees like you, who have a Share our RNLI Values:
genuine interest in and commitment to the aims of the
charity. We need talented people who can bring their
skills, perspectives and experience to bear on the key Selfless: Willing to put the requirements of
issues for the organisation. You’ll support the Executive others before our own and the needs of the team
Team and help them to achieve our strategic goals, before the individual, able to see the bigger picture
ensuring a sustainable future for the RNLI. and act in the best interests of the RNLI. Inclusive and
The RNLI believes that the organisation is best served by respectful of others. Prepared to share our expertise
a Trustee Board that has a balance of skills, and is diverse with organisations that share our aims.
and representative of the many communities we seek
to serve. We have taken important steps on this journey
but have further to go. We actively encourage, therefore,
applications from individuals who can help us further Dependable: Always available, committed
these objectives. to doing our part in saving lives with professionalism
and expertise, continuously developing and improving.
Working in and for the community and delivering on
our promises.
‘From my first day
at the RNLI I was
impressed by the
Trustworthy: Responsible, accountable and
selfless dedication efficient in the use of the donations entrusted to us,
and professionalism managing our affairs with transparency, integrity and
of everyone impartiality.
involved with
this inspiring
organisation.’ Courageous: Prepared to achieve our aims
Sonia Modray, in changing and challenging environments. We are
Trustee, RNLI innovative, adaptable and determined in our mission to
Photo: RNLI/Nathan Williams save more lives at sea.
Governance
Her Majesty Queen Victoria gave the RNLI its current The Council is elected by the general membership
status in a Royal Charter granted in 1860. This, together (the Governors) at the RNLI Annual General Meeting.
with our byelaws and regulations, forms the basis of our To become an RNLI Trustee, the supporter is firstly made
governance structure. As we are a registered charity, a Governor and then elected on to the Council where
we also follow the Charity Code of Governance. they can be appointed as a trustee.
The RNLI is controlled by the Trustee Board, a Trustees can serve the RNLI for a maximum period of
body of volunteers appointed by the RNLI Council. 9 years.
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The role of the Trustee Board
The Trustee Board is ultimately responsible for all the All trustees are expected to embrace the RNLI Values
activities of the RNLI in pursuit of its aims. The Board and ethos. In particular they should:
works closely with the RNLI Council and the Executive
Team yet retains independent oversight of activities. • d
emonstrate inclusive leadership traits, for example,
Trustees will always act in the best interests of the being an active listener, aware of your own bias and
charity and its beneficiaries. comfortable to challenge your own thinking
The time commitment is approximately 20+ days a year. • d
emonstrate an inclusive, respectful, non-judgemental
The Trustee Board meets four times a year and also twice approach to others
yearly with the Executive Team to discuss our strategic • show independence of thought, emotional intelligence
direction. A trustee would also be a member of – or chair and generosity of spirit
– at least one committee, who tend to meet 2 or 3 times
a year. Meetings can be in London, Poole and, increasingly, • a ctively promote diversity to both the Board and the
are being held remotely to reduce the need to travel. RNLI as a whole
As well as preparing for and attending meetings, trustees • a ccept and apply the Nolan principles of public life, and
act as RNLI ambassadors at events such as boat naming adhere to our Trustee and Volunteer Code of Conduct.
ceremonies, Council, advisory committee meetings and
the Annual General Meeting. All new trustees will benefit from an extensive induction
and have a mentor assigned to help them understand
Our trustees the organisation.
RNLI trustees come from a wide range of backgrounds and
bring a range of specialist skills to support and challenge
the organisation. What they have in common is a passion
for the organisation and a belief in its objectives to reduce
deaths from drowning.
Crew members on Girvan Beach.
Photo: RNLI/Nigel Millard
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Volunteer role description:
RNLI Trustee – Investment Committee Chair
As Chair of the Investment Committee, you will lead the Committee in fulfilling its purpose to scrutinise and
make recommendations to the Board of Trustees in relation to the investment policy and monitor the RNLI’s
investment management arrangements. In addition, support the Executive Team in developing and executing
the investment strategy.
What you will be doing • Experience of asset allocation and knowledge across a
As well as contributing as a Trustee, as described in variety of asset classes.
the details overleaf, you will: • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to diversity
• Chair three standing committee meetings a year and inclusion.
and call any ad hoc meetings as required. • An understanding or experience of volunteering.
• Agree Committee Agendas and information
requirement of the Committee.
• Liaise with the Chief Financial Officer and appointed What’s in it for you?
Investment Advisers.
The opportunity to:
• Report to the Board of Trustees on key matters
considered by the Investment Committee. • U
se your talents and expertise to save lives at sea
and be a part of the RNLI family.
• In addition to the Charity’s portfolio, maintain
awareness of the Pension Scheme investment • W
ork with other committed experts passionate
strategy and performance. about influencing and challenging key decisions for
the charity and our supporters.
• Liaise with the Chairman of the Charity on
committee membership and succession. • N
etwork with other stakeholders in your local
community and nationally to support our volunteers.
What do you need for this role?
As well as the experience to contribute at the Trustee
Board on the strategic direction of the RNLI, you
will need:
• Executive Board or equivalent experience, with
experience of chairing senior level meetings.
• An understanding of investment strategy aligned
with relevant policies integrated into overall
business planning.
• Knowledge of the investment marketplace and
pensions and experience of using investment advisors.
How to apply
If you would like to speak to someone before applying for
this Trustee role, please email volunteering@rnli.org.uk.
To apply, please go online to RNLI.org/governanceroles
and attach a copy of your CV together with a Mark Dowie (CEO) presenting the RNLI Annual Report and Accounts
covering letter. at the RNLI Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Photo: RNLI/Andy Perryman
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Cover photography: Nicholas Leach, RNLI/(Mike Lavis, Rob McDougall, Nigel Millard, Andrew Parish, Nathan Williams) Royal National Lifeboat Institution The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), a charity registered in England and Telephone: 0300 300 9990 (UK) 1800 991802 (Ireland) Wales (209603), Scotland (SC037736), the Republic of Ireland (20003326), Web: RNLI.org Email: info@rnli.org.uk the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney
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