Trustee / Chair of Trustee

Trustee Role (Including Chair of Trustees Opportunity) at Turning Tides

Help us end homelessness in your community.

About Us

Turning Tides is a forward-thinking Charity committed to ending local homelessness. We bring together compassionate individuals and organisations to transform lives, provide safe spaces, and challenge perceptions around homelessness. Our work empowers people in our local community, giving them the confidence and tools to build brighter futures.

By joining us as a Trustee, you’ll be part of a dedicated team striving to make a real difference in addressing one of society’s most pressing issues. We are also seeking a Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and help drive our strategic direction.

About You

Are you passionate about creating lasting change in your community? Do you bring governance experience or expertise in a key area such as finance, law, social care, or strategic planning? Whether you’re an experienced Trustee or looking for your first opportunity to contribute to a Board, we’d love to hear from you.

For the Chair of Trustees, we are seeking someone with proven leadership experience and the ability to inspire and guide the Board of Trustees, ensuring good governance and accountability across all areas of the Organisation.

You will be someone who:

1. Shares our commitment to tackling homelessness.
2. Brings knowledge or experience in governance, compliance, or organisational management.
3. Has strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
4. Is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.

What We’re Looking For

As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Turning Tides. Specific responsibilities include:

1. Contributing to the development of our strategic direction and objectives.
2. Ensuring compliance with charity law and governance best practices.
3. Providing oversight of our financial affairs and safeguarding our assets.
4. Acting as an ambassador for Turning Tides in the local community.

For the Chair of Trustees, additional responsibilities include:

1. Leading the Board to ensure effective governance and oversight.
2. Supporting and appraising the Chief Executive.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with:

1. Experience in governance or serving on boards.
2. Knowledge of homelessness, social care, or community services.
3. Expertise in areas such as finance, HR, legal, or fundraising.
4. A commitment to inclusivity and diversity in leadership.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join our team. To apply, please ensure you complete an online application form, including your responses to the questions and upload a copy of your CV.

Turning Tides requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. Successful applicants (dependent on role) are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at: sarah.clark@turning-tides.org.uk.

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Join us in transforming lives and ending homelessness in our community. Together, we can make a difference.

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