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Become a Trustee 

Trustees play a vital role in supporting SERICC to deliver high-quality, specialist services to people who have experienced sexual violence and abuse.

 

As a Trustee, you will contribute at a strategic, non executive level, working with other Trustees to ensure SERICC staff team and the charity are well-governed, financially sustainable and responsive to changing needs, while remaining focused on providing safe, survivor-centred services.

 

SERICC values a Board made up of a range of skills, experiences and perspectives. Our Trustees bring professional expertise, governance experience and lived experience, helping to ensure informed, grounded and effective decision-making.

 

What is the role of a Trustee?

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. They are not involved in the day-to-day running of services. Working collectively as a Board, Trustees:

  • Provide strategic oversight and direction

  • Ensure the charity meets its legal, regulatory and financial responsibilities

  • Support the Senior Management Team

  • Help safeguard SERICC’s values, reputation and long-term sustainability

  • Ensure services remain responsive to need and aligned with the charity’s purpose

Trustees work in partnership with an experienced staff team and professional advisers to support the effective delivery of SERICC’s work. Trustees also gain insight into strategic leadership, governance experience and the opportunity to contribute to effective service delivery.

 

Skills and experience we're looking for

SERICC is committed to maintaining a diverse, skilled and effective Board. We welcome interest from women with a wide range of backgrounds, skills and experiences.

 

At this time, we are particularly interested in hearing from women with experience in:

  • Human Resources

  • Legal practice or a legal specialism

  • Finance

  • Safeguarding

  • Health and Safety 

  • Other professional or governance skills that would help strengthen and diversify the Board

We also value lived experience and the insight it can bring to governance, alongside professional expertise.

Previous trustee experience is not required. A full induction and ongoing support are provided.

 

Request an application pack

If you are interested in becoming a SERICC Trustee and would like to find out more, please request an application pack by emailing recruitment@sericc.org.uk

 

The pack includes further information about:

  • The role of Trustees at SERICC
  • Expectations and time commitment
  • Current Trustee opportunities
  • The application process

We welcome applications from women of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support accessibility.

Trustee roles at SERICC are open to women only and are a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

 

Current Trustee opportunities

From time to time, SERICC recruits Trustees to strengthen specific areas of Board expertise.

 

SERICC is currently looking to recruit a Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary, non-executive role supporting the strategic governance and long-term sustainability of the charity. The Treasurer provides strategic financial oversight and assurance, working in partnership with the Board, Chair and Senior Management Team to support the sustainable funding of SERICC’s essential frontline services. The role involves attendance at six Board meetings per year, with additional ad-hoc meetings linked to finance, risk management or annual accounts. We are seeking a woman with experience of overseeing charitable or business finances who is confident working at a strategic level and committed to good governance.

 

Please read the full Job Description before requesting an application pack.


This role is open to women only and is a lawful occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.