Trustees

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for community advocacy and helping organisations to be even better? Planning Aid for London is looking for new trustees to help us deliver our ambitious strategic plan for the next five years.

PAL is working towards becoming independent, therefore applicants with experience in fundraising, charity finance and providing services through volunteers are especially welcome.  The role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping residents to have a voice in planning the future of their neighbourhoods and working with other trustees to make that happen.

As a trustee, your role will involve:

·       Overseeing the implementation of our strategic plan

·       Offering an external perspective and challenge

·       Providing support to the staff and volunteers

Time Commitments for trustees:

·       The board meets a minimum of five times a year, usually online and from 6.00pm-7.30pm

·       There are sometimes ad-hoc meetings, but these will be agreed with the board separately

·       Trustees are encouraged to attend the AGM and to help with outreach events from time to time

What we offer:

As a trustee, you will have the opportunity to help steer Planning Aid for London’s work and help to make the organisation even better. You will also meet other professionals from across the built environment who are committed to helping communities in London to participate meaningfully in the planning process.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

·       Commitment to Planning Aid for London’s mission

·       Ability to work with others and think creatively

·       Willingness to attend meetings and undertake the actions that arise from them

Desirable Skills

·       Experience of fundraising

·       Experience of charity finance

·       Previous experience as a trustee

·       Experience working with community groups

·       Professional experience in the built environment

Deadline: Thursday 10 October 2024

Diversity Statement

Planning Aid for London’s main aim is to help support greater diversity and inclusion in the planning system. We work to empower people to have real influence over decisions about their environment and communities and welcome opportunities from anyone who would like to help us to achieve that.

Planning Aid for London is aware that discrimination based on sex, race, ability, sexuality, class, gender, religion, age, maternity, parenthood or other characteristics can be consciously or subconsciously replicated in its undertakings and seeks to eliminate any form of discrimination in its activities. To achieve this Planning Aid for London regularly reviews and monitors its work and practises.