At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise and contribute to the charity's strategy based on your lived experience.
- Company: Join the Helen Bamber Foundation, a leading charity focused on human rights.
- Benefits: Paid role with support from experienced board members and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Flexible application process with various formats to showcase your interest.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by sharing your unique insights and experiences.
- Qualifications: Lived experience of seeking asylum or refugee status in the UK.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for two Experts by Experience Board Advisors to join the Helen Bamber Foundation Board of Trustees, who have lived experience of seeking asylum, being granted refugee status or another form of protection in the UK and lived experience of extreme human rights abuses. The Board of Trustees is made up of individuals who have overall control and legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. All the Trustees share responsibility for the charity and must work according to the Articles of Association – a governing document which sets out the charity’s rules and responsibilities. This means that you will contribute, advise and make recommendations to the Board on the work and strategy of the charity, but as you will not be a trustee you are not responsible for the final decisions. The Helen Bamber Foundation Board of Trustees is led by the Chair, Adam Epstein. During your time as an Expert by Experience Board Advisor, you will be supported by the Chair and other members of the Board (including two Trustees with lived experience) to ensure that you are confident and comfortable in your contributions.
We know it can be daunting to join a board, particularly if you haven’t done it before, so we want to make it as easy as possible for you to join us and participate fully in our discussions as a paid Expert by Experience Board Advisor. Both the Chair and the CEO are committed to enable this.
If you would like to apply for the role of Expert by Experience Board Advisor for Helen Bamber Foundation, please could you write a short letter, presentation, video or audio message addressing the following two questions:
- What is the main thing that interests you about applying for this role?
- How do you meet the criteria outlined in the ‘Who are we looking for’ section?
The questions can be responded to in one of four different ways:
- Written A4 (No more than 2 sides of A4)
- PowerPoint (No more than 3 slides)
- Audio recording (No more than 5 mins)
- Video Recording (No more than 5 mins)
If you would like to send a CV as well, please do so but it is not necessary for the application.
TIMELINE
- Closing date: 10am on Monday 6th July
- Preliminary interviews (online): week commencing 13th July
- Final panel interviews (in person): week commencing 20th July
ELIGIBILITY CHECKS
Since our work involves the engagement and participation of individuals with lived experience, candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. We will also ask you for the details of two referees (if you do not have work-based references, we are happy to accept character references or references from any time spent volunteering).
Expert by Experience Board Advisor (Helen Bamber Foundation) in London employer: Helen Bamber Foundation Group
The Helen Bamber Foundation is an exceptional employer that values the unique insights of individuals with lived experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture. As an Expert by Experience Board Advisor, you will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charity's mission while receiving guidance from experienced board members, ensuring your voice is heard and respected. With a commitment to personal growth and professional development, this role offers a rewarding chance to influence positive change in the lives of those affected by human rights abuses.
Contact Details:
Helen Bamber Foundation Group Recruitment Team
