Volunteer Trustee with HR experience to join board of sexual violence charity

What will you be doing?

Exciting time of growth as our ambitious charity continues to develop its service offer to meet the growing demand to support those affected by sexual assault and abuse. We have an ambitious 3 year strategy and we need a trustee with Human Resources experience to help us deliver our key priorities: 1: Growth consolidation  2: Sustainability  3: Quality service delivery  4: Partnership working   5: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  The current board is small and very hands-on, with a wide range of skills and experience. We are keen to add to our collective expertise and are currently seeking an HR trustee to: 

ensure the HR functions of the organisation are conducted within legal requirements and best practice provide guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of governance in policies and practice related to recruitment, retention, performance and reward as well as staff and trustee development ensure the board of trustees understands and fulfils its responsibilities in relation to HR support the CEO in developing HR strategy for the organisation with objectives can be monitored ensure HR activities and interventions are linked to the charity’s objectives, are legal, and fit the culture of the charity provide appropriate support and advice to trustees, CEO and senior managers on arising HR issues ensure the trustee board monitors and reviews the performance of the CEO, and identifies appropriate development opportunities ensure the charity monitors the performance of all charity staff members and offers regular professional development opportunities.

What are we looking for?

Do you have relevant skills and professional experience in Human Resources? Are you driven, enthusiastic and determined to make a positive impact? Do you share the organisation's belief in empowering those affected by sexual abuse to lead fulfilling lives? Are you willing to join a hands-on team who want to make a difference to those who have been affected by sexual assault and abuse? We want to meet you! We do not require someone with previous experience as a charity trustee, we are happy to provide training, looking mostly for someone a willingness to learn, grow and work with the organisation.

What difference will you make?

By working with the current board to advise and oversee our business plan, the organisation can ensure its services are sustainable, and that the growing demand for support from those who have experienced sexual abuse is met. Police statistics are showing an increase of sexual offences recorded, and many survivors of abuse endure psychological trauma for years before seeking support. Each trustee plays a key role, working alongside the CEO, to ensure the organisation can continue to offer support to survivors, and can grow in a sustainable way so no one is left without help. Our HR trustee will also be essential to supporting the CEO to foster an empowering work environment that embraces intersectional feminist leadership and anti-racist principles.