Volunteer Trustees (HR, Further Education, Marketing/Communications, Fundraising, Digital/IT) to join our learning disability charity

What will you be doing?

We’re seeking individuals with expertise in any of the following areas:

HR: With a strong understanding of HR best practices, you will support the development and implementation of our People Strategy alongside our HR Team, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all staff. You’ll also be there to provide guidance when needed, leaning on your experience of HR matters.  

Further Education: Your knowledge of the Further Education sector will be instrumental in supporting the College Leadership Team to continually improve the quality of education and learning opportunities for our students. Experience of Ofsted inspections and an understanding of ESFA funding conditions is highly desirable.  

Marketing/Communications: You will provide advice and guidance on the development of our marketing and communications and help us to build a strong brand with a clear voice.  

Fundraising: You will provide strategic and practical guidance on funding streams ensuring that the short and long-term needs of the charity are met.  

Digital/IT: You will provide strategic guidance on IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring they are robust, secure, and compliant. This includes identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency through technology, supporting the implementation of new software and advising on data protection regulations.

If you don’t have any of the above experience but believe that you can add value to our Board in a different way, we would still love to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

What you’ll bring:

Passion for our mission: A genuine commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities to live great lives. Relevant expertise: Proven experience in HR, Further Education, Marketing/Communications, Fundraising or Digital/IT, ideally within the education or care sector. Strong governance skills: A good understanding of charity law, governance principles, and risk management (you don’t need to have previous experience as a charity board trustee – we will give you the support that you need to learn about us and your role). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and the wider community. Commitment to diversity and inclusion: A strong belief in creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all.

We believe that having a diverse Board of Trustees is key to our success so we’re especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience of learning disabilities.

What difference will you make?

At Lifeworks our vision is for an inclusive society where there is true equity, and where people with learning disabilities are valued, accepted and empowered to fulfil their potential. As a trustee you'll play a key role in supporting us to achieve our mission to create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to have a great life.