Lead Trustee for Risk & Compliance

Lead Trustee for Risk & Compliance

Trustee/Governor
J104191
At a glance

Skills

  • Governance

Where

London, W10 6DZ
Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Deadline

23 May 2025

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the charity operates legally, ethically and effectively. The Risk & Compliance Trustee will identify, assess and mitigate risks while promoting a strong culture of compliance and good governance.

What will you be doing?

 Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure the charity complies with relevant laws, regulations and its governing document
  • Undertake regular comprehensive risk assessments of the charity and provide guidance on appropriate risk related matters.
  • Ensure the charity has an effective risk management framework in place including appropriate mitigants and the ability to manage all risks.
  • Take ownership of the charity’s risk register and ensure regular review and updates.
  • Ensure risk and performance management are monitored and managed through effective systems of internal control and delegation to the charity’s management team.
  • Develop and review the charity’s policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose, particularly from a risk perspective.
  • Monitor adherence to policies relating to safeguarding, data protection, finance, fundraising and health & safety.
  • Lead the Board’s oversight of the charity’s risk management strategy and plans.
  • Ensure appropriate training and awareness for trustees and staff around risk and compliance.

What are we looking for?

You must have relevant experience in risk management and compliance and an understanding of charity governance and relevant regulatory environments. Experience as a trustee is a plus.

What difference will you make?

  • Play a vital role in supporting women and girls to feel empowered.
  • Be part of a passionate and driven team working towards a shared mission.
  • Gain valuable leadership, governance, and strategic experience.
  • Develop transferable skills in decision-making and risk and compliance.
  • Expand your professional network and engage with like-minded individuals.
Causes
  • Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
  • Children / families
  • Community safety / victim support / domestic violence
  • Mental health
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    WAND is a London wide women’s charity committed to working with all women and girls especially marginalised and vulnerable, Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) women and girls in Kensington &...