At Phoenix we use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families, and communities.
For too long women have had to fit into a treatment system that doesn’t work for them, we believe effective treatment must meet the specific gendered needs of women. That is why we developed Ophelia House a specialist trauma-responsive service exclusively for women.
We are looking to appoint a new trustee to our Ophelia House at the Ley Community Subsidiary Board.
The Ley Community was established as a charity in 1973 and functioned as an independent therapeutic community until 2022 when after joining the Phoenix Group it was transformed the service into a specialist trauma-responsive service exclusively for women.
Along with a keen interest in specialist provision for women, we would welcome people with a range of lived and professional experience, including researchers, academics and people working in the field of trauma or criminal justice. A connection to Oxford would also be welcome.
Ideally our new trustee will come with an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. Previous experience of being a trustee is not essential.
Board members are expected to attend all Board meetings (5 times a year) which are held in Oxford. Phoenix Futures does not remunerate Board members but out of pocket expenses are reimbursed.
Full details of responsibilities and the person specification required can be found by downloading the candidate brief.
The closing date for applications is 30th July 2024.
We anticipate the interviews will be held in the summer and will be in person in Oxford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our rivers are facing a crisis, besieged by development, urban and agricultural runoff, the discharge of raw sewage and the relentless exploitation of water resources. As climate change exacerbates droughts and floods, the very essence of our rivers, and the life they sustain, hangs in the balance.
At the South East Rivers Trust (SERT) we are working hard to respond urgently to this crisis. We believe that when rivers thrive so do people and nature. Our vision is that rivers in the south east are clean, healthy and rich in biodiversity. Our mission is to protect and restore rivers and catchments and provide increased resilience to a dramatically changing climate and the many pressures our precious rivers face. Our ambition is to grow our organisational capacity to be even more effective in each of the 12 river catchments in our footprint.
The Board of Trustees is SERT’s governing body, responsible for setting SERT’s strategic direction and providing oversight. We have a strong and committed group of Trustees who bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
Following a review, we are seeking three new Trustees to join the Board who will bring expertise in one of the following areas:
- Farming, Agriculture, Landownership
- Design and delivery of large technical or engineering-based projects
- Environment Agency/water company/relevant government background
- Community engagement
SERT seeks to be as representative as possible of the communities we serve and we particularly welcome interest from candidates from groups currently under-represented on the Board of Trustees.
Please see the attached SERT Trustee recruitment pack 2024 which contains information about SERT and the role of our Trustees. We look forward to hearing about how you could help us achieve our vision.
Recruitment Process
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (max two sides of A4) setting out how you meet the above criteria and what you would bring to the role. The deadline is 14th July 2024.
Please also complete and return the SERT Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form_Trustees (optional).
Candidates will be shortlisted against the person specification and judged solely on merit. It is anticipated that interviews will be held in September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.