We’re looking for trustees with lived experience of sight loss
We work in a challenging environment, and we are now looking for a new trustee to join our board. This position is specifically for someone with lived experience of sight loss. We also recognise that we are lacking in representation from those of working age (18+), so we’d highly encourage you to apply if this is you.
We highly value lived experience of visual impairment within MyVision, and we also want to ensure we represent people from every spectrum of society. With a CEO and Chair of trustees with sight loss lived experience is at the core of our organisation, but we want to improve on this and ensure blind and visually impaired people have a strong voice.
What is expected of you?
As a member of the board, you will be responsible for the overall direction, governance, and strategy of MyVision Oxfordshire. You can find out more about the role of a trustee on the GOV.UK website: Trustee Role.
We hold four board meetings a year either in person or via Microsoft Teams. We may require you to attend training throughout the year and spend some initial time getting to know the team and services we provide. We estimate this to be around 20-30 hours a year. You would be expected to communicate via email outside the meetings from time to time. In addition, you may be required to join a sub-committee or working group over time.
This is a voluntary position but expenses will be paid in line with our trustee expenses policy.
About MyVision Oxfordshire
MyVision Oxfordshire is a charity supporting visually impaired people to live full and active lives.
We provide a range of services across Oxfordshire including:
- Information & Advice
- Equipment Provision
- Technology Training
- Befriending and Counselling
- Clubs, Groups, and Sporting Activities
- Children’s events
- And much more
You can find out more about our work and services on our website: www.MyVision.org.uk
Person Specifications
- Lived Experience of sight loss
- Commitment to our mission and work
- Ability to attend and contribute to board meetings at our centre in Oxford
- Ability to contribute to board discussions between meetings
- Strong team player
- Good communicator
- Connection to Oxfordshire
Our Trustees
You can read more about our current board here: Meet our Trustees.
And you can read three recent stories of new trustees to MyVision: Trustee stories.
How to apply
Please share your CV, or a link to your LinkedIn profile with a short covering letter outlining why you would like to join the board and how you meet the person specifications.
Please send this to Mark Upton: Mark.Upton@MyVision.org.uk or call us on 01865 725595.
If you’re not sure whether you are suitable or how the process works but want to know more, please contact us, we would be happy to answer any questions.
Closing date: 15th April 2024
Timeline
15th March 2024 – Applications open
15th April – Applications close and candidates shortlisted
1st May – (If Shortlisted) informal interview and chance to meet the team
20th May – (If selected) attend board meeting as observer
After this point you may be co-opted on to the board and formally appointed at our AGM in September.
Safeguarding
MyVision Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. This position will be subject to a basic DBS check and two references. You can read our Safeguarding Policies here: Safeguarding Policies.
Accessibility
If you require this information in a different format or would require adjustments when attending the interview please don’t hesitate to contact us.
