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Interested in supporting victims/survivors of domestic abuse?
We are currently recruiting Trustees to help us take the charity forward into the future.
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline is a registered charity led by a Board of Trustees.
The Trustees (all unpaid volunteers) act individually and collectively, to provide overall stewardship of the charity, in accordance with our governing document and relevant legislation. In essence we look after the staff, volunteers and the organisation, so they can support the community.
You don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be a trustee and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds and experience.
Prospective candidates will need to:
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Have empathy with the work of the Helpline
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Be able to devote the necessary time and effort
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Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
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Have good judgement
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Be able to work as a team
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Have the ability, commitment and drive to take the organisation forward
Trustee Opportunities
For any charity succession planning is important and with that in mind we are currently looking for people to join our Board as Trustees.
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Chair: Our Chair will be stepping down soon after 15 years and we are looking for someone to learn the ropes beside her before taking on the role.
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Treasurer: After 10 years, our Treasurer is looking to retire in the next year. The Treasurer’s role description is on our website.
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General Trustees: Please see the role description on our website
If you would like to apply please complete the application form on our website. You are welcome also to email Chris Roach, Chair, at that address to arrange an informal chat.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences).
The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Stationing Strategy Committee (SSC), ensuring that the committee fulfils its responsibilities under the authority of the Conference, provides long‑term direction for stationing policy, and represents the SSC at senior governance levels.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- is a lay person who is a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain;
- has an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Connexion;
- has a proven ability to handle sensitive material/conversations discretely;
- relishes the chance to work closely with colleagues.
Duration
A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter.
Time Commitment
Between them, the Deputy Chair and Chair will be expected to offer 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Shortlisting: 10 June 2026
Interview date: 19 June 2026
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.
The vacancy
Are you passionate about the way the Methodist Church stations its ministers?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for you to be the first Deputy Chair of the Stationing Strategy Committee. This Committee, which will replace the Stationing Committee, will provide a strategic overview of stationing across the Connexion, for all ministers (deacons, presbyters, probationers and ministers of other Churches and Conferences).
The Deputy Chair supports the Chair in ensuring the effective functioning of the SSC, leads operational coordination and specific delegated workstreams, and provides continuity of leadership by deputising for the Chair when required.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- is a lay person who is a member in good standing of the Methodist Church in Britain;
- has an awareness of the variety of contexts that exist within the Methodist Connexion;
- has a proven ability to handle sensitive material/conversations discretely;
- relishes the chance to work closely with colleagues;
Duration
A term not exceeding three years in the first instance and, which may be extended for a further period of one or more years thereafter.
Time Commitment
Between them, the Deputy Chair and Chair will be expected to offer 30-40 days a year of which up to 12 will be away from home, including overnight stays.
Closing date: 5 June 2026
Shortlisting: 10 June 2026
Interview date: 19 June 2026
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.