Trustee – People & Organisational Development

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Are you passionate about helping people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues to live gloriously ordinary lives?

Do you have a background and in-depth experience of People & Organisational Development activities and best practice in HR?

Are you experienced at a Board/Director level, in advising on People & Organisational Development at strategic and operational levels?

Have you got credibility and passion to help us make a difference?

If the answer is YES, why not consider becoming a FitzRoy Trustee?

The Role

At this time, we are seeking to strengthen our Board by appointing a Trustee with dedicated Board/Director level experience in successful people and organisational development, to help support our strategic objectives and to continue the significant positive impact which our people initiatives have had on our operational caring activities.

• Continued evolution of our People and Organisational Development strategy, collaborating with the Board and Executive Leadership to support the development and implementation of that strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission, vision and values.
• Chair our Board People Committee working with other trustees and our Executive leads.
• Work closely with the executive FitzRoy People Director, acting as a sounding board on the impact of our strategic direction on our people and organisational development efforts.
• Work with the FitzRoy People Director to understand and plan for the successful impact of latest trends such as digitisation, AI and technology change, and government legislation such as the Employment Rights Act 2026, on our people approach and priorities
• Hold the light for FitzRoy’s values, to ensure that developments in our people strategy and actions align with and do not dilute the close link our staff have to our values

As a Trustee you will have the opportunity to influence our development in this critical area, and with the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Charity.

We welcome applications from communities currently under-represented on our Board, specifically those with Black or Asian heritage and women. We value a range of mixed voices and aspire to a governance which reflects the diversity of our workforce and the people we support.

Trustee experience in the charity or social care sector is not required, and training and mentorship will be available to those interested in developing their leadership skills through being a Trustee.

We do encourage applications from those with a personal experience of learning disability, autism or mental health issues.

In return, if you are able to commit your time, energy and passion, you will be rewarded by being part of a forward-thinking charity dedicated to transforming lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. This is a voluntary role, with paid travel expenses, requiring approximately one day per month of your time.

To apply please send your CV and cover letter to lucy.sims@fitzroy.org

Or if you would like to organise an informal chat about the role with one of our current Trustees please contact lucy.sims@fitzroy.org to arrange this.