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Safe Steps is seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees. This is a rewarding opportunity to help shape our strategic direction ensuring it is well governed, financially sound and beneficial to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

Who We Are

Safe Steps works with and for those experiencing domestic abuse across Southend, Castle Point and Rochford. Each year we support approximately 5,000 people through our helpline, community support services, specialist children’s services and safe accommodation.

The Role

Although we welcome interest from those who feel they can contribute positively to this role, we are specifically keen to hear from people with experience in safeguarding and housing (in particular with Registered Social Landlords).

Playing a vital role in the governance of the charity, our Trustees ensure we are in good financial health, meeting our intended aims and objectives, allocate resources and generally hold ourselves and the organisation accountable.

As well as growing the size of our Board, we want to build a diverse trustee board; one that informs better decision making, improves the quality of our work and makes meaningful impact on improving the lives of individuals impacted by domestic abuse.

It is not necessary to have had previous trustee or board experience. We are looking for people who have something to offer in the following areas.

Person Specification – Essential Skills

• A commitment to the organisation and a passion for the mission
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and its impact
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• Good, independent, balanced judgement
• Good communication
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee.

In addition, some specific expertise in one or more of the following areas would be desirable:

• Safeguarding, housing, business/commercial/financial, Human Resources (HR), marketing/communications
• Professional knowledge of VAWG/policing/criminal justice
• Commissioning/Local Authority contract management
• Understanding of the charity/voluntary sector
• Lived experience of domestic abuse.

Time Commitment

• Average 4 hours per month to include bi-monthly meetings, AGM, annual away day
• Commit to a minimum of 12-18 months
• Attend ad-hoc fundraising or special events.

Please email enquiries@safesteps.org for more information and to apply.