Lay Board Trustee

We are currently seeking one lay trustee who can bring a high level of knowledge and experience in safeguarding expertise to our board. We are looking for a person who is interested in learning about the field of psychoanalysis and is willing to understand the complexities and difficulties involved in providing high quality, intensive trainings, and low-fee psychotherapy in a financially difficult environment. The bpf is committed to finding creative and innovative ways of meeting our charitable objectives which include increasing access to psychoanalysis and widening the diversity of our membership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to the bpf’s mission and values and will bring a high level of knowledge and experience in the following key area::

• a lay trustee who can hold responsibility for oversight of safeguarding in the organisation. The trustee will work closely with our Head of Safeguarding and our Child Safeguarding lead and will provide the board with assurance and feedback about our safeguarding policies and compliance. The bpf needs to provide safeguarding for our staff, our professional members, our trainees and our patients.

Essential criteria

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate some aspects of the following:

• ·       understanding of the role of a Board of Trustees.
• ·       ability to challenge rigorously and debate constructively.
• ·       strong communication and inter-personal skills.
• ·       genuine interest in the work of the British Psychotherapy Foundation.
• ·       knowledge and experience of safeguarding practices as determined by the Safeguarding Adult Board and Charity Commission.

We particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic [BAME] candidates..