Volunteer Vice-Chair of Board of Trustees | CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE

Criminal Justice Alliance; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to serve as the Volunteer Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees. In this pivotal role, you will provide leadership and strategic direction to enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system. Your expertise in HR, fundraising, and advocacy will be vital in fostering an equitable society. Join a vibrant civil society organization dedicated to reform and improvement, and help shape policies that make a real difference. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful change while collaborating with like-minded individuals committed to justice and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR, fundraising, or strategic communications.
• Leadership experience in criminal or social justice sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chair in leading the Board and setting strategy.
• Ensure legal and financial compliance and monitor risk.

Skills

HR/People and Culture

Fundraising

Strategic Communications

Project Management

Advocacy

Collaboration

Creativity

Adaptability

Job description

Volunteer Vice-Chair of Board of Trustees | CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE

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Overview

Are you interested in using your leadership skills to support a vibrant civil society and help improve the criminal justice system?

What difference will you make?

As Vice-Chair, you will support the Chair and provide leadership to the Board in setting the organisation's strategy. You will engage with members to pursue our goal of building a fairer, more effective criminal justice system that leads to a more equitable society.

What are we looking for?

Essential experience: HR/people and culture, fundraising, strategic communications, corporate or individual donor engagement, information/digital technology, legal, business or project management, policy, public affairs, advocacy, ideally in criminal/social justice or human rights sectors in England and Wales. Frontline service delivery experience in these sectors is also valued.
Desirable: Lived experience of the criminal justice system; membership of CJA or related organisations; work in Wales or outside London/South-East; understanding of membership organisations; leadership experience in criminal or social justice sectors; knowledge of good governance practices.

Skills and attributes: Motivation, integrity, commitment, strategic vision, creativity, collaboration, adaptability, and a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Support the Chair: Lead the Board in strategy, review risk management, chair meetings, liaise with the Director, and support trustee performance and recruitment.

General trustee duties: Provide strategic direction, safeguard values, ensure legal and financial compliance, monitor risk, understand the organisation, manage conflicts of interest, improve Board performance, represent the organisation externally, and foster external relationships.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Not specified

Job functions: Writing/Editing, Marketing, Strategy/Planning

Industries: Public Policy Offices