Board of Trustees

Leeway 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 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. The meetings are currently hybrid with most meetings taking place in person and some taking place virtually.

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. 

Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure Barring /DBS check.