Anti Slavery Initiative Oxford supports survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We are at a very exciting stage in our development and are looking for individuals who are passionate about social justice.
Having started as a grass-roots action group, we became a CIO in February 2022. Working in a voluntary capacity, we have demonstrated our ability to provide bespoke, person-centred support to individuals locally who have been exploited, and we have been commended for our work. As such, we recruited our first employee in May 2024 and our services are now in demand, both in Oxfordshire and wider into the Thames Valley. Our employee manages our Survivor Support Hub, which receives referrals from front-line organisations. We offer support in the form of advocacy, practical and emotional support, through staff with expertise and also volunteer befrienders.
As we have grown, we have identified gaps in our Board of Trustees that we would like to fill in order to help us take the steps required for us to increase our reach and influence.
We are looking for trustees who will take on the following joint responsibilities with all the other trustees;
Whilst all applicants are welcome, we are particularly looking for applicants with the following skills;
We value diversity and know how important it is for charities to fairly represent their beneficiaries; therefore, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
You will help shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to support survivors of modern slavery, exploitation and human trafficking in their recovery and rebuilding their lives. We also exist to raise awareness of this issue; whilst so many are still unaware, criminals will continue to seek to exploit vulnerable individuals in our communities.
Please apply through Reach in the first instance stating why you are interested in our cause and the role, detailing relevant experience. Short-listed candidates will then be contacted by our Chair of the Board for an informal chat.
