Who we are
Haven is an independent charity. We provide a specialist service in the Sheffield area for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
We have a highly skilled and dedicated team of staff and trustees, all of whom are specialist in their field. All our work is supported by a very valued team of volunteers.
In addition to the services that we provide for the children and young people, we also work with other professional and individuals to build their skills and knowledge.
The role
Who we are
Haven is an independent charity. We provide a specialist service in the Sheffield area for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
We have a highly skilled and dedicated team of staff and trustees, all of whom are specialist in their field. All our work is supported by a very valued team of volunteers.
In addition to the services that we provide for the children and young people, we also work with other professional and individuals to build their skills and knowledge.
The role
As we continue to expand as an organisation, we are particularly keen to seek Trustees who can support us in the next phase of our growth and who have expertise in Family Law and Charity Law and Compliance, but if this isn’t you and you are still interested, we encourage you to apply.
We are looking for Trustees who can guide and enable us to continue to develop and expand our range of specialist services. We are currently based in Sheffield but are planning to develop our work across the region.
Diversity is important to us and as an organisation we recognise that we need to address under-representation within the Board of Trustees. As such, we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups, who are living with a disability and/or are Black and Global Majority. However, others should not be discouraged from applying.
*Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP.
Purpose of a Trustee
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, probity of its activities, and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the governing document and legal and regulatory guidelines. For those who wish to further consider the wider obligations of being a Trustee and the associated legal responsibilities, we suggest reading the Charity Commission’s essential trustee guidance The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (CC3) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Trustee Person Specification
- A commitment to the organisation
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- An ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak their mind
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
How to apply
Please send your C.V and a covering letter to recruitment@havenorg.uk
Please tell us in your covering letter about your:
Interest and Motivation – please explain why you would like to become a Trustee at Haven.
Skills – what relevant skills and expertise would you bring to the Board at Haven
Links – do you have any existing personal or professional links with Haven? If so, please specify
Experience – please describe you work and/or volunteering experience. Alternatively, attach your most recent CV.
For an informal chat about becoming a Trustee, please contact:
Samira Gjerde, CEO, s.gjerde@havenorg.uk
