At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise the Board on strategy and contribute your lived experiences.
- Company: Join the Helen Bamber Foundation, a charity dedicated to human rights.
- Benefits: Be part of a supportive team committed to social justice and equality.
- Other info: We welcome diverse candidates and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by sharing your unique insights and experiences.
- Qualifications: Must have lived experience of seeking asylum or extreme human rights abuses.
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. Applicants must 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 has overall control and legal responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. The Trustees share responsibility for the charity and must work according to the Articles of Association. As an Expert by Experience Board Advisor you will contribute, advise and make recommendations to the Board on work and strategy, but you will not be a trustee and therefore not responsible for final decisions.
Responsibilities
- Contribute, advise and make recommendations to the Board on the work and strategy of the charity.
- Work with the Chair and other Board members to ensure confidence and comfort in contributions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Lived experience of seeking asylum, being granted refugee status or other protection in the UK.
- Lived experience of extreme human rights abuses.
Eligibility Checks
Candidates may be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check if offered the role. Referee details are required; character references or volunteer references accepted.
Adjustments
The Foundation is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and will accommodate specific requirements as requested.
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We commit to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates and welcome applications from people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma.
Expert by Experience Support
The Foundation is a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network, which provides independent and confidential support for job applications.
Expert by Experience Board Advisor employer: Helenbamber
The Helen Bamber Foundation is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture, particularly for those with lived experiences of seeking asylum and human rights abuses. By joining our Board of Trustees as an Expert by Experience Board Advisor, you will not only contribute to meaningful change but also benefit from a commitment to equal opportunities, reasonable adjustments, and professional growth within a compassionate environment that values diverse perspectives.
