Trustee Opportunities

Citizens Advice Winchester District is a dynamic, values-led, and award-winning local charity which is passionate about creating a fairer society for all.  

We do this by helping people to resolve a wide range of problems they’re facing, so that everyone can achieve a good quality of life.  Every year, we provide free, confidential and impartial advice on issues such as debt, housing, benefits and employment advice to people across the Winchester district, many of whom are in desperate or challenging situations and have nowhere else to turn. We may also suggest to our clients' other agencies that may be helpful to them, depending on their individual circumstances.    

Our greatest asset is our dedicated team of staff, volunteers and trustees, who also advocate for lasting policy change both locally and nationally.To help us in our work, we are seeking an additionaltwo trustees to complete our board and help us lead the charity over our next phase of strategicdevelopment.  

Skills

We want our Board to reflect a diverse range of experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and are looking for strategic thinkers with a commitment to good governance, a collaborative approach, and the confidence to challenge constructively. While we would be particularly interested in hearing from individuals with IT or legal expertise, we warmly encourage applications from people with other skills, knowledge and experiences. Previous experience of Citizens Advice, or of serving as a Trustee (or equivalent), would be advantageous, but a genuine commitment and enthusiasm to help shape the work and strategic direction of our forward-thinking charity is essential. 

We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and we value diversity - we welcome and encourage applications from all walks of life, whatever your background or situation.    

This is an exciting opportunity to be able to influence the direction of our charity, making a real difference. You will work alongside passionate and skilled colleagues and use your experience to create positive change for thousands of people in the Winchester district every year.   

For further details please register your interest in this role.