Trustee (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking dedicated individuals to join its Board of Trustees and play a pivotal role in shaping the organization's future. As a Trustee, you will be instrumental in guiding the charity's strategic direction, supporting its development, and ensuring that it remains true to its mission of enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This is a unique opportunity to make a practical difference, and the company welcomes applications from people with a variety of professional backgrounds, including those with expertise in finance, accountancy, HR, legal matters, marketing, communications, project management, and social enterprise. The ideal candidates will be committed, thoughtful, and share the company's values, bringing fresh perspectives and a willingness to offer constructive challenge and strategic support. Key responsibilities for the Trustee role at the company include contributing to strategic planning, supporting financial sustainability, and providing effective governance. The company is particularly interested in individuals who can bring specific expertise in areas such as finance and accountancy, legal and governance, property and estates, people and organizational development, communications and digital, health and social care, and commercial and social enterprise. While previous trustee experience is not required, a personal connection to or understanding of the experiences of individuals with learning disabilities and autism is valuable. The role demands a time commitment of approximately 1-2 days per month, with quarterly meetings and the expectation of active participation in the work of the Board and its committees.