We’re seeking individuals with expertise in:
We’re seeking individuals with expertise in any of the following areas:
HR: With a strong understanding of HR best practices, you will support the development and implementation of our People Strategy alongside our HR Team, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment for all staff. You’ll also be there to provide guidance when needed, leaning on your experience of HR matters.
Further Education: Your knowledge of the Further Education sector will be instrumental in supporting the College Leadership Team to continually improve the quality of education and learning opportunities for our students. Experience of Ofsted inspections and an understanding of ESFA funding conditions is highly desirable.
Marketing/Communications: You will provide advice and guidance on the development of our marketing and communications and help us to build a strong brand with a clear voice.
Fundraising: You will provide strategic and practical guidance on funding streams ensuring that the short and long-term needs of the charity are met.
If you don’t have any of the above experience but believe that you can add value to our Board in a different way, we would still love to hear from you.
What you’ll bring:
We believe that having a diverse Board of Trustees is key to our success so we’re especially keen to receive applications from under-represented communities and people with lived experience of learning disabilities.
At Lifeworks our vision is for an inclusive society where there is true equity, and where people with learning disabilities are valued, accepted and empowered to fulfil their potential.
As a trustee you'll play a key role in supporting us to achieve our mission to create opportunities for people with learning disabilities to have a great life.
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