Trustees

What will you be doing?

As a successful local charity we have been supporting people in need in Sandwell for forty years. Our board is friendly and our staff team is happy and well motivated. Particularly due to the cost of living crisis our services are needed more than ever and we have ambitions to extend our range of services in order to help more people. We are seeking professionals with leadership experience and from a range of backgrounds to join our board. We would particularly welcome people who represent the diversity of Sandwell and those with lived experience of homelessness. A background in law, housing or fundraising would also be attractive, but is not essential.

What are we looking for?

You should have leadership experience, the ability to learn, assimilate knowledge, consider complex issues and take an active part in decision making about key issues affecting our operation.

You should be open to lively debate and keen to be part of a team

You should be flexible in your approach, guided by a desire to support those in need to draw on their strengths to overcome (or endure) their difficulties 

A professional background in law, housing or fundraising would be a bonus but is not essential 

We would also welcome applications form people with lived experience of homelessness

What difference will you make?

You will have the opportunity to influence the development of the charity and thus improve the lives of those we work with. Our residents tell us that without the support we provide can be both life changing and even life saving. 

Before you apply

Please send an expression of interest and an up to date CV. Our board chair will then have an informal conversation which will be followed by a “meet the board” zoom call