HR Specialism Trustee

Broadbean ATS; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity is seeking an experienced HR professional to join its Board of Trustees as a Chair of the People and Development Committee. This unremunerated volunteer position requires significant HR expertise, strategic vision, and a commitment to nurturing an outstanding workforce. Ideal candidates will possess a CIPD Fellowship and experience in governance roles. The position involves a 3-year term with a focus on enhancing the organisation's effectiveness and ensuring sustainability.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in HR at operational and strategic levels.
• Understanding of trusteeship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective governance and responsible management of resources.
• Lead discussions on workforce planning and organisational culture.

Skills

Senior HR experience

Knowledge of employment legislation

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Education

CIPD Fellow-level membership

Job description

Are you an experienced and forward-thinking HR leader, passionate about shaping organisational culture and supporting people to thrive? Dorothy House is seeking a highly skilled professional to join our Board of Trustees with an HR Specialism, who will also act as Chair of the People and Development Committee.

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to bring your expertise to a much-loved local charity, guiding our people strategy and ensuring we remain an outstanding place to work and volunteer. You will play a vital role in ensuring that Dorothy House continues to invest in, support, and develop a workforce that is empowered, resilient, and equipped to deliver the very best care to our community.

Providing outstanding care as rated by the CQC, Dorothy House offers compassionate, supportive, and holistic care for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well. We believe in empowering communities to approach death with dignity, understanding, and strength.

Role Overview

Role Overview (Unremunerated Volunteer Position)

As a Trustee, you will ensure our charity fulfils its purpose for the public benefit and meet its key legal duties.

You will help safeguard the good name and values of Dorothy House, ensuring effective governance, responsible management of resources and financial sustainability.

Your input will be crucial in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction, setting goals, evaluating performance, and providing strong governance oversight.

As Chair of the People and Development Committee (PDC), you will lead and influence discussions on workforce planning, leadership development, organisational culture, and remuneration.

You will also support and constructively challenge the Executive Team in building a strong and sustainable workforce for the future.

The Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate

We are seeking someone with:

• A relevant qualification and Fellow-level membership of CIPD (or equivalent).
• Significant experience as a senior HR professional, with a proven track record at both operational and strategic levels.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, including upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Bill.
• Expertise in HR, workforce planning, and organisational development, with a focus on modern and innovative practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, networking, and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with previous experience chairing committees or meetings desirable.
• A commitment to palliative care and the mission of Dorothy House.
• Integrity, strategic vision, and independent judgment.
• An understanding of trusteeship responsibilities and willingness to undertake training as required.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to collective decision-making.
• Be eligible to be a trustee and ‘fit and proper person’.

Time Commitment

• Attendance at quarterly Board meetings (3 hours) and participation in two annual Strategy Away Days at Winsley
• Chairing the People and Development Committee (quarterly).
• Membership of the Remuneration Committee (annually).
• Engagement in additional ad-hoc meetings and wider Dorothy House activities as appropriate.
• Preparatory work in advance of meetings, including reviewing Board papers.
• The term is 3 years, renewable up to a maximum of 9 years (3 x 3-year terms).
• Training in the responsibilities of charity trustees will be provided.
• Interviews to be held on Wednesday 12 November

How to Apply

How to Apply

For further information on how to join our outstanding Board of Trustees and help shape the future of Dorothy House, please visit our website by clicking “Apply” and attach a CV

If you would like an informal conversation with Stephen Taylor, Chair of Trustees, please contact Kim Hale, Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board to arrange: [e-mail]