Volunteer Trustee: Governance & Impact Leader

Homeless Link; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Brighton seeks volunteer trustees for their Board to help oversee governance, compliance, and impact. The role involves supporting operational strategies, overseeing financial plans, and ensuring effective administration. Ideal candidates will have expertise in finance, housing, or health, or lived experience of homelessness. This position values equity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to enrich the Board's effectiveness. Interested individuals should submit their CV and cover letter by January 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Expertise in finance, housing, or health/mental health preferred.
• Lived experience of homelessness is a plus.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide advice on organisation’s vision and goals.
• Approve operational strategies and monitor implementation.
• Oversee financial plans and budgets.
• Ensure effective administration of the organisation.
• Identify and manage key risks effectively.
• Attend board meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Promote YMCA Brighton’s objectives and reputation.

Skills

Expertise in finance

Knowledge of housing

Understanding of health/mental health

Lived experience of homelessness

Community engagement

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Job description

A community-focused charity in Brighton seeks volunteer trustees for their Board to help oversee governance, compliance, and impact. The role involves supporting operational strategies, overseeing financial plans, and ensuring effective administration. Ideal candidates will have expertise in finance, housing, or health, or lived experience of homelessness. This position values equity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to enrich the Board's effectiveness. Interested individuals should submit their CV and cover letter by January 15, 2026.