Trustee at Directory of Social Change

DSC understands the positive contribution a board of trustees from differing backgrounds and experiences bring to an organisation. We want people who care about our sector, understand, and commit to DSC’s role in supporting it and are able to work with a dynamic and effective leadership team to deliver our objectives. We are currently looking to recruit new trustees to our board.

We are seeking to improve, amongst other things, the visible diversity of the board to ensure that DSC’s board more accurately reflects the make-up of the people that we serve. Trustees are required to attend a minimum of four meetings annually, at least one in person, with one away‑day. They are also expected to contribute to working groups on an ad‑hoc basis, take a lead on issues facing the charity and support DSC.

Active engagement with the charity will add up to the equivalent of around 10 days p.a. – in and out of working hours. For those applicants who may be new to trusteeing or less experienced, we will offer you training and the opportunity to have an existing trustee and a member of the leadership team as buddies to ensure that you get plenty of time to support and develop your understanding of DSC and how our board works.

You will be asked to submit your application form with whatever information you think we need in order to shortlist your application. A CV is not required, but if one is sent all information that might lead to unconscious bias or discrimination will be redacted. Your application will be reviewed by two of DSC’s trustees and they will recommend those they feel fit our criteria for interview.

The interview will be carried out by a different two trustees with the CEO in attendance to answer any operational or technical questions you may have. The interview panel will then recommend to the whole DSC Board those individuals who they think will make good DSC trustees. The Board will vote and then the applicants will be notified of the result.

Remote (with 2 in person meetings per year)

• Morning
• Afternoon
• Evening

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday
• Friday
• Saturday
• Sunday

Between 1 and 6 hours

Volunteers of any age