Trustee – People & Organisational Development
This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Are you passionate about helping people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues to live gloriously ordinary lives?
Do you have a background and in-depth experience of People & Organisational Development activities and best practice in HR?
Are you experienced at a Board/Director level, in advising on People & Organisational Development at strategic and operational levels?
Have you got credibility and passion to help us make a difference?
If the answer is YES, why not consider becoming a FitzRoy Trustee?
The Role
At this time, we are seeking to strengthen our Board by appointing a Trustee with dedicated Board/Director level experience in successful people and organisational development, to help support our strategic objectives and to continue the significant positive impact which our people initiatives have had on our operational caring activities.
- Continued evolution of our People and Organisational Development strategy, collaborating with the Board and Executive Leadership to support the development and implementation of that strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission, vision and values.
- Chair our Board People Committee working with other trustees and our Executive leads.
- Work closely with the executive FitzRoy People Director, acting as a sounding board on the impact of our strategic direction on our people and organisational development efforts.
- Work with the FitzRoy People Director to understand and plan for the successful impact of latest trends such as digitisation, AI and technology change, and government legislation such as the Employment Rights Act 2026, on our people approach and priorities
- Hold the light for FitzRoy’s values, to ensure that developments in our people strategy and actions align with and do not dilute the close link our staff have to our values
As a Trustee you will have the opportunity to influence our development in this critical area, and with the other members of our Board, you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Charity.
We welcome applications from communities currently under-represented on our Board, specifically those with Black or Asian heritage and women. We value a range of mixed voices and aspire to a governance which reflects the diversity of our workforce and the people we support.
Trustee experience in the charity or social care sector is not required, and training and mentorship will be available to those interested in developing their leadership skills through being a Trustee.
We do encourage applications from those with a personal experience of learning disability, autism or mental health issues.
In return, if you are able to commit your time, energy and passion, you will be rewarded by being part of a forward-thinking charity dedicated to transforming lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues. This is a voluntary role, with paid travel expenses, requiring approximately one day per month of your time.
To apply please send your CV and cover letter to lucy.sims@fitzroy.org
Or if you would like to organise an informal chat about the role with one of our current Trustees please contact lucy.sims@fitzroy.org to arrange this.
About Us
FitzRoy is a national charity, set up 60 years ago by brave parents as a pioneering alternative to institutional care. Their values remain the values of FitzRoy today – we see the person, we are brave and we are creative – and they thread through everything we do.
We support hundreds of people with a range of needs. You could be supporting someone with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injuries or mental health support needs. Many of the people we support also have physical impairments or other health issues. Working for us will give you an opportunity to learn, to grow and to transform lives. Join us today.
Benefits
30 days holiday rising with service
Staff recognition scheme
Investment in training and development
Paid
DBS
Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime
Team
bonus
Healthcare cash back plan
Employee assistance programme
Pension and life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Paid
DBS
Testimonials
“The management team are flexible and ready to help, their attitude makes the rest of us very committed and loyal – we all help each other. It is such a lovely working environment and we supporting each other on the tough or challenging days and we know our hard word is appreciated, both by the service manager, and FitzRoy. I have never worked for another organisation where I felt so thanked and valued, with lovely incentives such as Team of the Month.”
"If we don’t encourage John to try new things, we are missing opportunities for him to find things he loves. For example, last year he was supported to go swimming for the first time in 30 years, and he absolutely loved it."
“FitzRoy is a truly fantastic place to work, the support from managers and colleagues is amazing. It’s a privilege to work for such a great company.”
Fitzroy reserve the right to close job adverts early should we receive a sufficient quality of applicants or if business need dictates.
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