Trustee (People and Human Resources)

Citizens Advice Lewisham (CAL) delivers free, impartial and confidential advice to those who live, work or study in the London borough of Lewisham. We are looking for a new Trustee with human resources and people leadership experience to join our committed Board and strengthen our people governance.

What you will do

• Bring senior level human resources and people insight to Board discussions on strategy, governance, risk, workforce planning, culture and organisational effectiveness.
• Participate in Board meetings (one evening a quarter in Lewisham and/or online) and contribute to a committee or time-limited projects.

What you bring

• Essential: Senior human resources or people leadership experience, ideally in a charity, public sector or not-for-profit setting.
• Strong governance awareness and confidence interpreting and working with performance, workforce and people-related risk information.
• Familiarity with employment law, people policies, safeguarding, volunteer engagement and staff wellbeing is a bonus.
• What's in it for you
• Make a tangible positive difference for Lewisham residents by ensuring the local Citizens Advice is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community.
• Contribute your skills and expertise to strengthen CAL's governance, people practices and organisational culture, and help expand our reach and impact as a local charity.
• Work with a collegiate, values driven, engaged and inclusive Board and leadership team.
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Apply

If the above sounds like you, please send us your curriculum vitae and a short cover letter via the button below. We would be particularly interested in hearing about your human resources experience, people leadership and how you would contribute to CAL's governance.

Closing date: 30 June 2026.

Inclusion

We believe the strength of our board lies in the diversity of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that each member brings. We welcome people from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from under represented groups, including people living with disability, LGBTQ+ and non binary people, and people from ethnic minority communities.