1,526 Volunteer roles

Who are we looking for?

Great Trustees bring more than professional expertise. They share our purpose, think strategically, listen carefully and use their judgement to offer both support and constructive challenge, keeping the interests, rights and aspirations of the people we support at the heart of Board decisions.

What makes an effective Trustee?

•A genuine commitment to our vision, mission and values.

•Sound judgement, integrity and a willingness to act collectively.

•The confidence to contribute, challenge constructively and stay open to different perspectives.

•An inclusive approach and a commitment to hearing the voices of the people we support.

•Curiosity, strategic thinking and a focus on long-term impact.

•The time to prepare for and participate in Board and committee meetings.

New to Trusteeship?

You do not need previous Trustee experience to apply. We welcome people who can bring relevant knowledge, insight or lived experience and who are ready to learn. You will receive a structured induction, ongoing training and support from fellow Trustees, the Chair, our Leadership Team and Governance colleagues to help you contribute with confidence.

We are currently seeking three Trustees whose expertise will strengthen our Board in the areas set out on the following pages. We intend to appoint all three vacancies by Q1 2027 for an initial three- year term.

Finance and Audit Trustee

Help safeguard Havencare’s financial sustainability and strengthen assurance at Board level.

We are looking for a qualified finance professional who can bring strategic financial insight, effective challenge and strong oversight of audit, assurance and risk.

This Trustee will play a key role within the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and support a planned transition of expertise.

Essential experience and expertise

• Qualified accountant: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA
• Audit and assurance
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Risk management
• Experience of service on an Audit Committee, Board or equivalent governance structure

Housing, Regulation and Service Quality Trustee

Bring specialist insight that helps us deliver safe, high-quality homes and support.

We are seeking a Trustee with substantial expertise in housing, supported living, regulation or service delivery. This appointment will add important capability to the Board, strengthening oversight of quality, safeguarding, compliance and the experience of the people we support.

Essential experience and expertise

• Housing and supported living
• CQC regulation and inspection
• The Care Act and social care regulation
• Operational and service delivery leadership
• Safeguarding
• Risk and compliance oversight
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Housing
• Co-production experience

Digital and Cyber Trustee

Help shape responsible digital transformation and strengthen oversight of technology-related risk.

We are looking for a Trustee who understands how technology, data and digital services can enable better outcomes while being governed safely and responsibly.

Essential experience and expertise

• Digital transformation
• Information governance
• Cyber security oversight
• Technology-enabled service delivery
• Data and analytics
• Change and transformation
• Programme or project delivery