What will you be doing?
While safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, we are seeking a trustee who has skills, experience and confidence in the area of safeguarding to serve as a lead trustee for safeguarding.  The role will require 1-2 hours per month including regular 'catch ups' with the charity's designated safeguarding lead and a trustee meeting on the third Wednesday of every other month which is currently online. Our volunteers and trustees have 'real lives’ so flexibility is accounted for. 

In addition to their wider responsibilities as a trustee, the lead trustee for safeguarding will take on three main sets of duties related to safeguarding: strategic planning, effective policy and practice, and creating the right culture. 

They will work closely with the CEO and safeguarding lead to:

We're looking for someone with relevant skills and professional experience in safeguarding adults and/or children, who is driven, enthusiastic and determined to make a positive impact. We do not require someone with previous experience as a charity trustee, we are happy to provide training.

What skills are we looking for?

By working with the current board to advise and oversee our strategic plan and relevant policies, the organisation can ensure its services are sustainable, and that the growing demand for support from those who have experienced sexual abuse is met safely. Police statistics are showing an increase of sexual offences recorded, and many survivors of abuse endure psychological trauma for years before seeking support.


Before you apply

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community, especially from women with lived experience and groups with a protected characteristic including Black, Asian and minority ethnic women. The post is subject to reference checks and open to women only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010). We would be very happy to answer any questions you may have about this role.