Board Member

Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services is a registered charity providing a range of services to adults and children fleeing domestic abuse across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Having recently undertaken a governance review we currently have a vacancy for a volunteer to join the Board of Trustees who ideally has had some experience of being involved at a board level. 

The skills and expertise we will consider particularly are:

• Finance
• Safeguarding

We would welcome any applicants from ethnic minority groups and in addition those who have had some previous experience in chairing meetings or have been a chair of another organisation in the past.

Board meetings are at present held in Norwich approximately six to eight times per year for a maximum of two hours in the evening.

Other information:

• Expenses: paid in accordance with the Leeway volunteer expenses policy and following provision of receipts
• Insurance Cover: Trustee Indemnity Insurance in place
• Training: Trustee induction and ongoing training
• Recruitment method: Application form and skill-based Interview process

Applicants must support and have awareness of the aims and purposes of Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services. 

• Closing date Friday 14th March 2025

Please see email when you click to apply to get an application form. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring /DBS check.