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:
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Provide strategic oversight and direction
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Ensure the charity meets its legal, regulatory and financial responsibilities
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Support the Senior Management Team
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Help safeguard SERICC’s values, reputation and long-term sustainability
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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:
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Human Resources
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Legal practice or a legal specialism
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Finance
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Safeguarding
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Health and Safety
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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.






