HR Trustee - charity, nationwide

About Migrant Help

Migrant Help is one of the largest charities supporting people impacted by displacement and exploitation in the UK. We help vulnerable migrants to thrive - from life threatening journeys to settlement and a safer, brighter future.

We provide guidance and support to asylum seekers, refugees and victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. Our income is c£22m, a large proportion of which comes through statutory funding. We also have an award-winning social enterprise, Clear Voice, an interpreting and translation service whose profits support the charity’s mission.

Our vision is for a global society that protects vulnerable migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are looking for a senior leader in Human Resources and/or Organisational Development. Sharing our values, you will join a dedicated board of trustees to steer the delivery of our charitable aims and strategic objectives.

As HR lead, you will

• Provide oversight of the organisation’s strategic plans as ‘a great place to work’ and complementing charity objectives
• Assessing risk and impact of HR interventions with best practice and legal requirements
• Excellent networking, influencing and communication skills
• Provide good independent judgement and advice to senior management
• Think creatively and work effectively as a team member
• Chair the HR & Remuneration Committee, which meets at least twice yearly
• Willingness to devote necessary time and effort, attending and participating in quarterly board meetings and occasional extraordinary meetings and events

We are keen to receive expressions of interest from talented individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences and particularly from people under-represented at board level.

Most importantly, of course, you will have compassion for the challenges facing refugees, asylum seekers and victims of trafficking and modern slavery in the UK.

These posts are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and references.

The commitment required is approximately 10 days per year. The board meets a minimum of 4 times a year and this is a combination of virtual and in person meetings. The HR & Remuneration Committee currently meets twice a year, virtually.

To apply please submit your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages long) outlining the reasons for your interest in Migrant Help and email to polly.morgan@migranthelpuk.org