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Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are recruiting a new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
This is a pivotal leadership role for an experienced, values-driven Chair who can provide strategic direction and oversight, strong governance leadership, and visible ambassadorial support to the organisation. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a combination of the following:
- Board chair or trustee experience.
- Charity governance experience
Salary: The role of Chair of the Board of Trustees is voluntary (unpaid), but reasonable expenses – such as travel – will be paid.
Commitment: The Board meets quarterly, generally on weekday evenings. Meetings are usually held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
In addition, the Chair of the Board of Trustees will be required to allocate time for:
- Committee engagement and stakeholder meetings as required. This will involve oversight and input into board sub-committees (currently Finance, Audit and Risk, and People and Culture) as well as main board.
- Regular meetings with the CEO.
- External engagement responsibilities.
- Additional time during periods of strategic importance or organisational change.
Term: The Chair of the Board of Trustees will serve an initial three-year term and will be eligible for re-appointment for an additional term of three years.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please download the candidate brief by clicking the link below.
Download Chair of the Board of Trustees – Candidate Brief
Interview dates: tbd.
Start date for the role: Subject to when you can start.
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Trustee
We are looking for people with passion, energy, and commitment to join our Board. We welcome expressions of interest from people with knowledge and experience in at least one of the following:
- People and Culture
- Safeguarding and Youth Services Fundraising
- PR and Communications
- Finance
Salary: The role of Trustee is voluntary (unpaid), but reasonable expenses – such as travel will be paid.
Commitment: The Board of Trustees meets quarterly, generally on weekday evenings. Meetings are usually held remotely via Microsoft Teams.
Trustees are also expected to attend occasional public or private events such as profile events.
Term: Trustees will serve an initial three-year term and will be eligible for re appointment for an additional term of three years.
To find out more about the role and how to apply, please download the candidate brief by clicking the link below.
Download Trustee – Candidate Brief
Interview dates: tbd.
Start date for the role: Subject to when you can start.
We’re Mermaids. We’ve been supporting trans, non-binary and gender-questioning children and young people and the important people in their lives since 1995.
Back then, we were a small group of concerned parents sitting around the kitchen table, coming together to share experiences, find answers and look for ways to keep our children safe and happy.
Today, we’re one of the UK’s leading trans-focused charities. We provide services directly to trans children and young people, to families, and work to educate and inform professionals and organisations who want to be part of a society where trans children and young people are safe, included and empowered to be their best selves.
This page will detail any outstanding staff vacancies. We’re not considering intern applications at this time.
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