Volunteer HR-specialist Trustee at The Squad Club

What will you be doing?

The Squad Club is an impactful hyper-local charity based in Merton - and we are looking for some very special skills to help us in a crucial period of deepening and sustaining our work.  We are particularly keen to hear from people with a background in HR; 

Ensuring compliance with HR laws and policies, managing HR systems, and advising on employee (currently 3) relations.  Support employees, volunteers and Trustees with developing appropriate learning and development goals. Ability to present HR information clearly and accessibly to non-specialist board members. Understanding of the charity’s governing document, structure, and objectives.

Please note, whilst we would love someone with CPID level 5/7, we are open to having a Trustee who is starting out in HR (human resources) who is looking to develop their skills further and gain Board-experience. What are we looking for?

A motivated individual who would like to use their professional or other experience to contribute to and develop an ambitious long term growth strategy for a local charity. We ask trustees to dedicate around 8 - 10 hours every 6 weeks of remote work to support the running, strategy, management and governance of The Squad.  We ask that trustees get involved with a variety of aspects of The Squad; from financial matters, governance, marketing, fundraising, strategy or line managing staff, as part of working groups. The Squad is overseen by a Board of Trustees with a wide set of skills and experience. We are a young and diverse Board. Applicants should be comfortable working in a remote team and communicating via Zoom, email and telephone.

Further information:

You will be welcomed and supported by the Trustee team (we are genuinely lovely and fun) The Squad club itself is based in Wimbledon, but we ask trustees to attend board meetings every 6 weeks on Zoom and to attend Thursday evening clubs 2 - 3 times per year.

What are we looking for?

You do not need to have any previous experience with those with learning disabilities, just an open mind and a positive attitude towards disability.  We are particularly keen to hear from people with backgrounds in HR, Safeguarding, and Finance. This advert in particular is looking to recruit someone who works in HR. We have 3 part-time employees whom we are looking to support further and develop sustainably practices and policies. 

HR-specific duties: Ensuring compliance with HR laws and policies, managing HR systems, and advising on employee relations. 

Please note we would welcome candidates working in HR who are looking to support their professional development and gain Board experience.   

What difference will you make?

By joining us as a Trustee, you will make a huge difference. We are a small and hyper-local charity supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities through our Thursday night social club. Together we do amazing things with our more-than-amazing members. You will learn new skills, make friendships, meet new people, work as a team and have significant leadership opportunities.