Role description

Sheffield Community Bike Project (SCBP) is a not-for-profit community cycle repair workshop that aims to improve access to cycling. We run volunteer-led drop-in sessions where anyone can bring their bike and learn how to fix it. You can see our video here:

Since starting in 2022, SCBP has grown from a grassroots project to a registered charity with its own dedicated workshop at 39 King Street open three days a week, and two part-time members of staff. Our ambition is to be open at least five days a week and expand our offer – but to achieve this, we need to strengthen our leadership team.

We are looking for trustees to join our current board of seven. They will work with a newly appointed CEO. We are particularly seeking expertise in the following areas:

• Governance & Compliance – Strengthening our policies, risk management, and accountability as a growing charity.
• HR & Employment Law – Supporting our growing staff team and ensuring best practice in employment policies and procedures.
• Strategic Planning – Helping to define and implement long-term goals during this exciting period of change.
• Finance & Fundraising – Balancing financial sustainability with our mission to improve access to cycling through making cycle maintenance affordable.
• Property rental & planning permission – Planning for the possibility of another potential move of premises due to planned developments in the area.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing and impactful community project. If you are passionate about accessible cycling and have skills to offer, we’d love to hear from you.

What we are looking for:

Your commitment

• There is no set term for trustees, but ideally you would be able to serve a term of at least one year 
• Attend monthly board meetings, which will be held on the Second Monday of every month 6 – 7.30pm. Trustees can attend meetings remotely or in person at 39 King Street, Sheffield, S3 8LF 
• Have time available to read documents and prepare before board meetings
• Contribute to ongoing work outside of meetings, supporting staff and volunteers where necessary
• Attend additional training and meetings as and when necessary

Desirable skills and experience:

You can see the full duties of a trustee here. You can see our governing document that all trustees must follow here. In addition, we are looking for one or more of the following:

• Experience on a board or in a senior management role in the charity sector
• Human Resources experience
• Financial experience
• Experience of the planning permission process
• Connections with decision makers and key stakeholders in Sheffield

No bike maintenance skills or experience necessary!

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

How to express your interest:

If you are interested in being a Trustee please send an email to chair@sheffieldcommunitybikeproject.org stating your interest including:

• Why you want to be a trustee, and explaining what skills and experience you would bring to the board
• Your CV
• If you may have any conflicts of interest (You can read guidance for trustees on conflict of interest here)

You must be at least 16 years old and not disqualified under the Charities Act 2011 (e.g., due to bankruptcy or certain criminal convictions). You can read more about the rules for disqualification here.

Following your email we will organise a short meeting to answer any of your questions and discuss suitability.

If you’d like to have an initial discussion or if you have any questions please contact chair@sheffieldcommunitybikeproject.org.