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 volunteers sustain a world-class service around the coast of the UK and Ireland. You’ll be supporting our seasonal and preventing drowning by helping our 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 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 5 lifeboat 107 lifeboat stations members and 23,000 community fundraisers. Thousands 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 ‘From my first day our promises. 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.

RNLI TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT 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. • demonstrate 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. • demonstrate 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, • actively 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 • accept and apply the Nolan principles of public life, and act as RNLI ambassadors at events such as 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

RNLI TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT 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. • Use 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 • Work 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. • Network 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 [email protected]. 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

RNLI TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT 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: [email protected] the Bailiwick of Jersey (14), the Isle of Man, the Bailiwick of Guernsey and Alderney