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We are looking for applications to be Trustees.  This is your chance to make a difference to the development of the therapy sector in the UK and beyond.  Your chance to support our position as a unique, sector-leading organisation.

ABOUT COSRT

COSRT is the Professional Body for Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists.  We set quality, training, and ethical standards for therapists.  We hold two public Registers of therapists who meet or exceed these standards.  These cover the disciplines of Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, and Relationship Therapy.  We accredit and deliver training. We carry out and support research.  And we support the public with information. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Whilst we are looking for people with the skills described in the Person Specification (below) we are also interested in applications from anyone with a passion to work with others to further develop therapy in the UK, especially those with legal or financial experience.

To ensure our board is as diverse as possible we are keen to receive applications from students; Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities, or who experience physical or mental health concerns; and people who identify as being LGBTQIA+.

We are particularly interested in appointing Trustees with financial or legal experience. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The applicant must have:

· Significant experience and expertise in marketing, professional standards, HR, finance, or other demonstrable skills that will enhance the board.

· Experience of a charity or corporate board, or demonstration of strategic thinking in a non-operational capacity.

· The time and energy to be an effective trustee and support the strategic development of COSRT - estimated to be around 4 hours per month on average.

· A willingness to attend relevant training to support their role and increase the knowledge base of the board.

· Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of COSRT.

· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

· Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.

· Good, independent judgment and integrity.

It is desirable for the applicant to have:

• High level of commercial awareness.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good analytical skills.

The Board of Trustees meet between four and six times a year. Meetings are currently remote and held of weekday evenings. It is anticipated that up to two meetings per year will be held in person at a central location agreed by the Board. Trustees are expected to actively support ongoing strategic work. Trustees may be asked to take on specific roles, for example, on committees and working parties, and asked to attend additional meetings if necessary. All Trustees are expected to participate in discussions, provide opinions and make decisions as required. Trustees may be contacted by staff for support in their specific area of expertise. 

Trustees serve for a term of up to three years and not serve more than nine years consecutively.