Trustee with HR experience

We’re looking for an HR professional to join our Board and help us deliver effective people management policies and plans.

As our Human Resources expert, you will work alongside the Chair, Personnel Sub-committee and Chief Executive to:

• Chair our Personnel sub-committee, setting the agenda for each six-monthly meeting and helping to prepare agenda papers
• Provide strategic and occasional operational advice on issues such as recruitment, employment contracts and remuneration
• Take a lead in reviewing the charity’s people management policies and procedures
• Advise on workforce planning and engagement to deliver our short and long term objectives

You don’t need to have been a trustee before, but you’ll need to:

• have HR experience with current knowledge of UK employment law, policy and practice, including compensation and benefits
• have a clear understanding of the differences between managing the rights of employees and managing the rights of volunteers
• have the time and flexibility to respond to the demands of the charity
• be able to work effectively as part of a team
• be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
• represent Citizens Advice professionally at all times

Ideally, you will live or work in Elmbridge or the surrounding areas.

For further information about the role, please see our Trustee with HR experience information pack.

If you’re excited to help us continue to meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter setting out your suitability for the role to Berenice Chandler, Practice Administrator: chandlerb@eshercab.org.uk

We are keen to achieve a more diverse Board and welcome applications from all sections of the community and different backgrounds who will bring enthusiasm and a fresh perspective.