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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Elizabeth Fry Charity provides support to women, mostly on licence from prison, who have a range of complex needs. Through our work, we help women to begin to address the issues they face, improve their lives and reduce the likelihood of further involvement in the criminal justice system.
The Elizabeth Fry Charity provides a 25-bed Approved Premises in Reading, enabling women to access accommodation, support, and monitoring.
As the Charity continues to grow and develop its services, we are seeking to strengthen our Board by recruiting a Trustee with experience in property, estates, or facilities management.
Our future plans include the acquisition, adaptation and ongoing maintenance of additional properties, as well as renovation and improvement of existing premises. We are therefore particularly interested in individuals who can bring:
- Experience in property acquisition, development, or refurbishment
- Knowledge of building maintenance and compliance requirements
- Expertise in estates or facilities management
- Strategic insight into managing property assets within a charitable or regulated environment
Trustees, both individually and acting together as the Board, use their skills, knowledge, expertise, and contacts to govern the Charity, safeguard its assets and apply them as efficiently and effectively as possible to further its charitable objectives.
In this role, the Trustee with property expertise will support the Board and Senior Management Team in shaping and delivering our property strategy, ensuring that our accommodation is safe, sustainable, and fit for purpose as we expand.
We are interested in hearing from anyone who is passionate about the work we do and feels they can contribute to the success of the Charity.
The Board of Trustees meets five times annually at Elizabeth Fry House in Reading. Trustees are invited to participate in either our Finance or People and Safeguarding Committee, both of which meet four times a year. Additionally, Trustees conduct scheduled visits to the Approved Premises throughout the year.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help shape the future of our charity. Trustees provide strategic oversight, support the Executive Team, and ensure the organisation remains focused on delivering meaningful impact for the children, young people, and families we serve. This is an opportunity to contribute your skills, experience, and perspective to a well-established charity making a real difference in the local community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with little or no previous trustee experience. We are particularly interested in candidates with skills in areas such as finance, fundraising, legal, marketing and communications, facilities and estates, or the voluntary sector, although a strong commitment to our values and mission is most important.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document and operates within all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
- Periodically review the charity’s mission and purpose to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to the needs of its beneficiaries.
- Safeguard the charity’s ethos, reputation, and values.
- Work in partnership with the Executive Team to develop, agree, and review strategic goals and objectives.
- Assess whether proposed strategies are appropriate and proportionate in relation to identified risks, available resources, and anticipated benefits.
- Provide constructive support and challenge to the Executive Team, contributing specialist expertise and participating in collective Board discussion and planning.
- Monitor progress against agreed strategic objectives and review the impact of the charity’s activities on its beneficiaries.
- Agree the framework and assumptions for the annual budget, approve the budget, and monitor financial performance throughout the year.
- Review and approve the charity’s annual accounts, including the assessment of going concern.
- Ensure effective systems are in place for risk identification, internal controls, and the provision of timely management information.
- When required, appoint and support the Chief Executive Officer and Trustees, agree performance objectives, review performance, and, in the case of the CEO, approve remuneration. Act as an ambassador for the charity and the Board, representing the organisation professionally and consistently at events, meetings, and through external communication.
If you are motivated to make a meaningful difference and help guide a much-loved local charity through its next chapter, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you would like to take on the role and the specific skills that you would bring.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
A safe space for children and young people to learn, grow and have fun since 1936.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee Recruitment – Join Our Board and Help Shape Our Future
We are seeking new Trustees to join our Board and bring fresh expertise, insight, and strategic leadership as we continue to grow our impact. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your professional skills to a mission‑driven organisation that makes a real difference in our community.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, and we are particularly keen to strengthen our Board with expertise in the following areas:
Legal
Experience in charity, commercial, employment, safeguarding, or property law.
HR
Experience in HR leadership, people management, organisational development, employee relations, or workforce strategy
Marketing & Communications
Skills in digital comms, PR, brand development, or audience engagement.
Fundraising / Philanthropy
Knowledge of income generation, donor stewardship, corporate partnerships, or grant‑making.
Commercial Tourism
Experience in visitor attractions, hospitality, destination marketing, or customer experience.
Adult Social Care
Understanding of care provision, safeguarding, regulation, or community support services.
Property / Surveying
Expertise in estates, facilities, compliance, capital planning, or asset management.
You do not need previous trustee experience - we value your professional insight, strategic thinking, and commitment to our mission.
About the charity:
COT has been at the forefront of learning disability support for over 40 years. Our innovative approach blends high-quality care, supported living, and life skills development with a thriving 100-acre farm that doubles as a popular family visitor attraction. This rare combination enables people with learning disabilities and autism to develop skills in areas such as animal care, horticulture, customer service, and the culinary arts, while fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion.
With a mission to empower individuality and achieve happiness, we support over 96 people in community settings, offering residential and supported living services, as well as an additional 70 external students in life skills. We are known for our holistic, person-centred approach and commitment to environmental stewardship and ethical farming. Our close-knit team of dedicated staff and volunteers is guided by values of courage, opportunity-seeking, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
About the Role
As a Trustee, you will play a key role in shaping our strategy, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the organisation's long‑term sustainability. You will work collaboratively with fellow Board members and the senior team to guide our direction and champion our values.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic oversight and constructive challenge
- Bringing your professional expertise to Board discussions
- Ensuring good governance, financial sustainability, and risk management
- Acting as an ambassador for the organisation
- Supporting the senior team with insight, advice, and networks
Time Commitment
- 4–6 Board meetings per year (in person)
- 4-6 Committee meetings (online)
- Occasional support between meetings, depending on your expertise
- A typical commitment is around 10–15 hours per month, flexible around your availability
What You’ll Gain
- A meaningful leadership role in a purpose‑driven organisation
- The opportunity to use your skills for social good
- Experience in governance and strategic decision‑making
- A supportive, collaborative Board environment
- The satisfaction of helping shape our long‑term impact
We Welcome Diverse Perspectives
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. We particularly encourage applications from people who bring lived experience, come from underrepresented backgrounds, or have non‑traditional career paths.
Our workplace is built on acceptance, respect and inclusion where everyone feels they belong and can make meaningful contributions. We encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status. If you need any assistance during the recruitment process, please let us know.
