Trustee for Human Trafficking Charity

What will you be doing?

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe place for victims where they can be supported through counselling and workshops to assist on their road to recovery and normal living. 

We raise awareness about modern slavery in the UK, including speaking at churches and other community groups to shed light on this area shrouded in darkness.

Modern Slavery in the UK

Human trafficking and modern slavery are among the most widespread crimes in the world. In the UK alone there are an estimated 136,000 modern slaves living in 2020. 

COVID-19 has exposed some of the most vulnerable in our community by weakening the infrastructures that were in place to protect them. This has led to increase in domestic violence, homelessness and human trafficking.

If you are someone who has a passion for justice and protecting the most vulnerable in society then would love to hear from you.

The Role of the Board

• To shape strategy that delivers against our mission and aims 
• To ensure that the charity is properly and robustly governed
• To ensure financial viability
• To help drive fundraising and corporate-matching
• To ensure compliance with data regulations

What are we looking for?

We are currently recruiting for 2x trustees with the following experience:

Personal Specification 

ESSENTIAL

Members of the board will need to be aligned with our mission statement and ethos. 

• Demonstratable dedication to human rights and social justice causes
• Experience and understanding of organisation leadership
• Experience of fundraising, corporate matching, grant-making 
• Experience and understanding of communications and marketing
• A collaborative and inclusive approach with the ability to work in a team and break down barriers
• Alignment with our mission and respect for our Christian ethos

Specialist skills and knowledge encompassing one or more of the following:

• Finance
• Charity law
• Human Trafficking
• Campaigning / Advocacy
• Marketing and Communications
• Fundraising, particularly Corporate / Donor Sponsorship and Grant-making

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience as a board member or working with senior management in the non-profit or private sector
• Understanding of human trafficking and modern slavery in the UK
• Frontline experience working with vulnerable people
• Knowledge of the property sector
• Understanding of counselling or trauma 
• Experience running workshops or training sessions

Skills listed are not an exhaustive list; if you have 1 or more of the skills indicated please get in touch.

What difference will you make?

Being a Trustee for small charity is a challenge but very rewarding. Everything you achieve and accomplish will have direct impact to the lives of victims of human trafficking. 

We are building a friendly, pro-active professional team, committed and passionate about helping change lives.  In return we ask that you to be engaged by working in your area of expertise for the charity to help save people from a life of slavery and trafficking. 

Additional information

You can download the following documents:

Before you apply

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement (no more than one page) clearly outlining why you are interested in being a Trustee and details of your relevant skills and experience. Selected candidates will be called for an interview (on Zoom).