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Board Members

Job title: Board Members

Organisation: Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre

Website URL: www.rasasc.org.uk

Closing date: We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis, with no final closing date

Short job description: We are looking for enthusiastic and committed women to join our friendly team of voluntary trustees to provide professional oversight, excellent governance, strategic leadership and act as ambassadors for the organisation. We are committed to being representative of our society and bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences to shape what we do and how we work. If you have skills in human resources, marketing, fundraising, finance, the voluntary or public sector, you are an excellent communicator with leadership skills, and are passionate about supporting a growing and dedicated team we would be interested in hearing from you. Experience in charity management would be an advantage. The post of Trustee is a voluntary one and all reasonable expenses are reimbursed. We welcome applications from all sections of the community to enable us to have a diverse trustee board that reflects our communities. We are based in Croydon and have 8-10 meetings a year at the Centre.

Location: Croydon, Greater London

Is this a paid or voluntary role? Volunteer

Type: Part-time

Salary: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

How to apply: For an application pack email admin@rasasc.org.uk or call 0208 683 3311 for an initial discussion and further information.

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