Citizens Advice Plymouth Seeks new Trustees to join the Board of Trustees

Citizens Advice Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizens Advice Plymouth is seeking new Trustees to strengthen its Board of Trustees. The role requires individuals with diverse experiences in finance, leadership, or community involvement. This volunteer position promotes equity and inclusion while providing critical support to local advice services.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, leadership, or as a Trustee.
• Desire to support the local community.
• Commitment to diversity in board representation.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ongoing success of Citizens Advice Plymouth.
• Help manage the organization and ensure resources are used effectively.
• Participate in meetings and strategic decision-making processes.

Skills

Leadership experience

Finance and accounting

Previous experience as a Trustee

Local involvement in Plymouth

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Citizens Advice Plymouth Seeks new Trustees to join the Board of Trustees

Citizens Advice Plymouth plays a vital role in our local community providing free, independent and impartial advice to clients on issues such as debt, benefits, housing and employment. Our Trustees ensure that the organisation is well managed and that resources are utilised effectively and appropriately.

We currently have 9 Trustees and are looking to strengthen our Board of Trustees with 2 new Trustees, who can use their professional and lived experiences, skills and talents to contribute to the on-going success of the Charity. We are specifically seeking individuals who offer experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Chair designate to take over from the current Chair once inducted and has a full understanding of the organisation. We expect that to take approximately 6-12 months depending on time commitments.
• Finance and accounting (not necessarily within a charitable setting, but this would be beneficial) in order to succeed our current Treasurer in 2 years’ time.
• Leadership experience within a charitable organisation
• Previous experience as a Trustee or governor
• Local involvement in the City of Plymouth

We are committed to further diversifying our Board to represent the communities that we serve across Plymouth. We would particularly like to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also currently seeking to redress our current imbalance so we would particularly appreciate female applicants or people under the age of 30.

If you are passionate about supporting people in need across Plymouth and would like to offer your time and experience to support this exceptional charity, please download the attached brief. You can contact Melissa Stewart from our retained recruitment partners Public Leaders Appointments for a confidential conversation: [e-mail]

If you are interested, please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack

• Closing date for applications: Midday, Tuesday 20th May 2025
• On-site meeting (including meet with Trustees, CEO and a site tour) 4th June 2025