Trustee

We are seeking to appoint several new Trustees as part of its ongoing Board development and succession planning for a well-established local charity supporting older people and vulnerable members of the community.

Location: Lewisham & Southwark, London (Board meetings held in Southwark)
Salary: Voluntary, unpaid (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
Hours: Approximately four Board meetings per year, one annual Board away day, participation in at least one Board sub-committee and occasional engagement between meetings.

About the Organisation

The charity supports older people and other vulnerable members of the community, helping to reduce poverty, loneliness, exclusion and inequality, and enabling people to live with dignity, independence and connection. As demand for its services continues to evolve, they are looking for Trustees who can help ensure it remains resilient, responsive and impactful for the people it serves.

This is an opportunity to join the Board of a well-established and respected local charity at an important stage in their development.

The Board is actively shaping the charity's future direction, strengthening governance, supporting organisational development, and helping to ensure the charity remains sustainable and effective in a changing environment. As a Trustee, you will work alongside a committed Board and leadership team to improve the lives of people across Lewisham and Southwark.

About the Role

The charity is seeking to strengthen and diversify the Board's skills, experience and perspectives through several Trustee appointments.

Safeguarding is a key recruitment priority. The charity is keen to appoint at least one Trustee with safeguarding knowledge or experience to serve as the Board's Safeguarding Lead, providing strategic oversight and assurance of safeguarding governance.

Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals with experience or expertise in the following areas:

• Health and social care, public health, NHS services or related fields.
• Fundraising, income generation and donor development.
• Legal, regulatory or governance matters.
• Property, facilities, estates or building management.

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas, and applications are welcomed from individuals who can contribute expertise or experience in one or more of them.

As a place-based charity, they are particularly interested in Trustees who live, work, volunteer, or have strong connections to Lewisham and Southwark and can bring local knowledge and insight to the Board.

About You

Applications are welcomed from people with a broad range of professional, voluntary and lived experience.

Key qualities include:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Commitment to improving the lives of older people and other vulnerable members of the community.
• Ability to provide constructive challenge and effective governance.
• Commitment to equality, dignity, inclusion and values-led leadership.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute positively to collective decision-making.

Previous Trustee experience is not essential. Applications are welcomed from first-time Trustees who share the charity's values and are willing to learn and contribute to the Board's work.

Commitment

A modest but active commitment, including attendance at four Board meetings per year, one annual Board away day, participation in at least one Board sub-committee, and occasional engagement between meetings.

Board meetings are normally held in person at a day centre in Southwark. Whilst hybrid participation may occasionally be possible, the Board places a strong emphasis on in-person attendance to support effective discussion, decision-making and relationship-building.

The charity is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those whose experiences and perspectives are under-represented in charity governance.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Trustee, Board Member, Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Board Member, Charity Governor, School Governor, Committee Member, Advisory Board Member, Independent Board Member, Volunteer Trustee, Safeguarding Trustee or Board Advisor.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People the recruitment agency acting on behalf of the organisation.