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Location

Newcastle upon Tyne | United Kingdom

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Job description

We are looking to recruit an additional Trustee to help Dragonfly Cancer Trust reach more young cancer patients across the UK through the use of our digital platforms.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Trustee with extensive Digital/Social Media and Campaign experience to help shape our digital marketing strategy for 2024/25

Each trustee must have:-

• a commitment to the vision and aims of Dragonfly Cancer Trust
• willingness to meet the minimum time requirement
• integrity
• strategic vision
• good, independent judgement
• an ability to think creatively
• a willingness to speak their mind
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Dragonfly Cancer Trust

Ideally, a trustee should also have one or more of the following:

• Understanding of the impact of cancer on young people’s lives either through personal or professional connections, or be willing to learn about this.
• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by Dragonfly Cancer Trust and/or fundraising for a small charity
• Leadership skills.

A trustee is expected to use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve:

• Promoting the interests of Dragonfly Cancer Trust at all opportunities
• Providing guidance on new initiatives
• Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise

Minimum time commitment  Trustees are expected to attend all board meetings (by Zoom or in person, during or outside working hours) and to have read the board papers. The Trust has a special resolution to hold online meetings four times per year plus the AGM. 

What are we looking for?

We want to focus on improving and expanding our online and digital reach, and we are looking for someone with the skills and expertise to help the charity to achieve this. We are striving to upgrade our website and engage fully with and explore revenue opportunities with newer platforms like TikTok. The successful applicant will be working closely with the CEO, to develop and update our digital marketing strategy. 

What difference will you make?

Dragonfly Cancer Trust makes a real difference to the final days and weeks of a young person's life. This is a life-changing opportunity to be a part of a passionate team of professionals with a shared goal of supporting all young terminal cancer patients throughout the UK.

Before you apply

In the first instance please apply through Reach with your details and we will be in touch to arrange a zoom/teams call.  Thank you

Causes

• Children / families
• Health and well being / research and care
• Young people

Organisation type: 

Charity

We work with hospitals and hospices to support young cancer patients under the age of 25 with a life-limiting diagnosis. Our focus is on memory making, helping families to make the most of ...

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