Trustee

Trustee
London, NW1

About Us

Solace Women’s Aid is dedicated to ending the harm caused by gender-based violence. We work with women and children, offering services that are tailored to the unique needs of survivors. Our approach is holistic and empowering, partnering with survivors to help them achieve independent, abuse-free lives.

We are now looking for a Trustee to join us on a part-time basis for a two- or three-year term, with the possibility of extension.

This is a unique opportunity for a committed and experienced strategic-level individual with financial management experience and a string grasp of UK charity governance to join our dedicated Board of Trustees and help guide us in achieving our mission to end gender-based violence.

You will have the chance to contribute to our strategic direction whilst making a significant impact on the lives of women and children.

By joining us, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective governance and financial stability of Solace Women’s Aid, while also supporting the CEO and senior management team.

So, if you want to make a meaningful difference as a Trustee, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Trustee, you will support and provide advice on our purpose, vision, goals, and activities, ensuring we continue to operate effectively and achieve our mission.

You will oversee financial plans and budgets, monitor key risks, and ensure we are administered efficiently.

About You

To be considered as a Trustee, you will need:

- Strong experience of developing, deploying, and evaluating strategic plans
- Significant experience of managing, motivating, and developing people
- Experience of financial management
- An understanding of UK charity governance
- An understanding of work in the Violence Against Women and Girls sector

Time Commitment

Board meetings are held four times a year in person at our London office. Additionally, all trustees are expected to join a subcommittee, which meets online. The overall time commitment is expected to be around two - three days per month.

The closing date for this role is 30th September 2024.

Other organisations may call this role Non-Executive Director, Board Member, or Charity Trustee.

Webrecruit and Solace Women’s Aid are equal opportunities employers, value diversity, and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to join us as a Trustee, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.