Clinical Trustee
RecruItment Pack

"I am so grateful that
SurvivorsUK’s ISVA service
could support me to be a
court witness. It was a
harrowing assault and the
organisation where I was
assaulted failed me terribly,
but the defendant was
found guilty and I
successfully sued the
organisation. With the
support of SurvivorsUK
I can be proud that
I got justice."

"I kept my abuse secret for 35
years and when I contacted
SurvivorsUK the burden had
become unbearable. There's
been an improvement in my
work. I did an evening course at
college and I am more aware of
what happened to me and the
scars the abuse
has left me."

 "The level of confusion
that being assaulted
causes lasts long after
the act. Things don't just
carry on, they can't. You
try to carry on, but you are
so confused you become lost.
The ISVA service offered by
SurvivorsUK helped me make my
own decisions, this enabled me
to learn to trust myself and
accept things, particularly the
disappointment and repeated
failure of statutory services and
the associated anger that
creates. If I had not have had the
help I'd still be waking up
sweating, failing to fall asleep
again, going to work like a
robot. No justice was done
for me, but SurvivorsUK
made sure he didn't
steal my whole life."

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Welcome

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee of
SurvivorsUK. The quotes you have just read are from some of
the men, boys, trans and non-binary people who we support
through our services every year.

Everyone who experiences sexual violence or abuse should have
the support to speak out, seek justice and rebuild their lives.
We’ve been working for over 35 years to make sure that
survivors and victims who aren’t always prioritised have a place
to turn to.

Now is a great time to join our Board of Trustees. The
organisation is currently reviewing our strategy and our new
Trustee will help to shape our work and plans for the future.
SurvivorsUK is a well respected and financially stable charity
delivering high quality, in-demand services to our beneficiaries.

We are looking to recruit a new Trustee that will work with the
Clinical Lead within the board. This is an important role within
our governance and leadership and we are looking for an
experienced person with passion, professionalism and
commitment to help ensure we continue to deliver high quality
services to those we support.

This pack is designed to give you information about the
organisation and what we are looking for in our new Clinical
Trustee. If you would like to find out more about the role and
SurvivorsUK's work please contact
trusteerecruitment@survivorsuk.org to arrange an informal
conversation with a current Trustee.

You can also find out more about the charity on our website:
www.survivorsuk.org

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Our Vision

A society that acknowledges,
supports, and advocates for
men, boys and non-binary
people who have been affected
by sexual violence.

Our Mission

We work relentlessly to ensure
every man, boy and non-binary
person in the UK has access to
the support they need to navigate
the impact of sexual violence and
begin their journey of recovery.

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Our Services

Our offer to our
beneficiaries
recognises the
unique needs
and capabilities
of every survivor.

Survivors UK currently offers:
One-to-one counselling
Group work therapy
Independent sexual violence advocacy
Case worker support
Helpline and webchat
Specialist clinics
Outreach and engagement
Training and workshops
Self-help and resources

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Your Role

Specific responsibilities of the Clinical Trustee
The Clinical Trustee has all of the responsibilities of an individual Trustee listed
below, plus, working with the Clinical Lead Trustee they will share the following
additional responsibilities:

Regularly liaising with the CEO and service managers to keep informed
about the charity’s services and provide coaching, advice and guidance to
the SurvivorsUK team.
Leading the board in its duty to ensure that appropriate safeguarding
procedures and controls are in place.
Providing coaching and support to other trustees with limited clinical or
service delivery experience.

Main responsibilities of all Survivors UK Trustees

To set and maintain vision, mission and values.
To ensure SurvivorsUK complies at all times with its governing document,
charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
To ensure that SurvivorsUK pursues its objectives as defined in its governing
document.
To maintain proper financial control and ensure that SurvivorsUK applies its
resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
To develop strategy and provide strategic leadership, setting overall policy,
defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against
agreed targets.
To ensure accountability.
To support the operational management of the organisation.
To develop and monitor the implementation of internal policies.
To ensure that risk is assessed and managed effectively.
To safeguard the good name and values of SurvivorsUK.
To maintain effective Board performance and ensure the effective and
efficient administration of the charity including funding, insurance and
premises.
To promote SurvivorsUK and act in the best interests of the charity, never in
the interests of yourself or another organisation.

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Person specification

Knowledge and experience

Clinical service provision, particularly experience of supporting clients who
have experienced trauma.
Valid certification and experience in senior or lead safeguarding roles with
children, adults or vulnerable adults.
Good understanding of clinical outcome assessments and relevant
reporting frameworks.
Significant experience in areas of health related to SurvivorsUK's core
activities.
Experience leading inclusive, person-centered therapeutic and/or
clinical services.
Experience of developing and delivering effective strategies and plans.
Ideally, previous experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director.
Understanding of Trustees' legal duties and responsibilities.

Skills and abilities

Able to distil complex information.
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to galvanise external relationships and build support for SurvivorsUK.
Strong ambassadorial and influencing skills, inspiring trust and
confidence quickly.

Personal style and behaviour

Independent, strategic and creative thinker.
Driven and self-managing with sharp commercial acumen.
Collaborative team player.
Sound judgement and political sense.
Committed to the values and mission of SurvivorsUK, leads by example in
upholding these values and demonstrates the utmost integrity.

Additional duties
In addition to the above, each Trustee should use any specific skills,
knowledge or experience they have to help the board reach sound decisions.
These may involve scrutinising board and sub-committee papers, leading
discussions, focussing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new
initiatives and other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise.

A Trustee is required to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to
SurvivorsUK and must always bear the interest of the charity in mind.

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Terms of Appointment

Remuneration
The role of Trustee is unremunerated.

Time Commitment
Usually there are six Board of Trustee meetings and one AGM per year. In
addition, Trustees are expected to be part of a Board sub-committee.

Board meetings are generally held in the evening.

Trustees are also expected to attend occasional training and public or private
events, e.g. supporter/fundraising events, strategic away days etc.

Location of meetings
Online and/or in-person at our offices in Hackney Wick, London.

Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Terms
Trustees will serve an initial three-year term.

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How to Apply

To express an interest in the role and to be
considered, please submit the following:

An up-to-date CV.
A supporting statement that addresses
the criteria above and outlines your
motivation for applying.

Completed expressions of interest should
be submitted to
trusteerecruitment@survivorsuk.org.

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