As a Trustee, you will play a key role in providing strategic oversight, supporting the organisation’s development, and ensuring strong governance.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in education, HR, legal services, social care, mental health or community work. We also warmly welcome applications from people with lived experience from minoritised communities who can help shape and strengthen our equity and diversity work.

The role involves attending quarterly board meetings and contributing to occasional project work (approximately 30–40 hours per year).

To apply go to: https://www.stomping-grounds.org/about-us/join-our-team/ 

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We Are Looking for Trustees With Experience In:

Lived Experience / Minoritised Communities

You will:

• Support the development of our equity and diversity practices

• Provide feedback on representation across the organisation

• Help shape strategies to recruit and retain a diverse workforce

Legal / Police / Social Services / Mental Health

You will:

• Provide advice and guidance on contracts, leases, licences, and other legal matters

• Support a broader understanding of the services that families and young people may be accessing

Education / Alternative Provision

You will:

• Offer advice and guidance on the expansion of our Alternative Provision services

• Support with policy, commissioning, and Ofsted requirements

• Contribute to safeguarding practices, alongside our Safeguarding Trustee

Essential Qualities of All Trustees

We are looking for individuals who:

• Understand and accept the key duties and responsibilities of trustees

• Are familiar with (or willing to learn) governance, policies, and procedures required to run a charity effectively

• Can ensure appropriate financial oversight and accountability

• Understand employer responsibilities within a charity setting

• Can contribute to long-term strategic decision-making

• Are committed to acting responsibly and in the best interests of the charity

Trustees should also:

• Be committed to Stomping Grounds’ aims, objectives, and values

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and forward planning

• Exercise good, independent judgement and creativity

• Communicate effectively and build positive relationships

• Balance support with constructive challenge

All trustees are expected to uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life:
Selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

To apply go to: https://www.stomping-grounds.org/about-us/join-our-team/ 

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