Job Description
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces where survivors of all forms of sexual violence across Kent and Medway, can access the high-quality, trauma-informed, specialist practical and therapeutic support that they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives. Having won and mobilised the Police & Crime Commissioner Kent Wide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)and Trauma Therapy contracts in April 2026, we are keen to extend our trustee board to ensure high quality, robust governance for our charity and support for the KSAAS team during this time of expansion. We are seeking a Chair of Trustees to take over the leadership of the board when our current chair steps down in October.
KSAAS Chair of Trustees Responsibilities:
Leading the trustee board in providing robust, transparent and courageous governance for the charity, including ensuring the charity is fulfilling its mission, aims and values, setting the culture, strategic direction and strategic plan for the charity, approving the annual operations (business) plan, budget and safeguarding & risk management plans & monitoring these to ensure delivery, ensuring compliance to the ethical, legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities of charities and trustees and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders and partners
Providing effective oversight of the Trustee Board through appropriate recruitment, screening, induction, training and support of trustees, ensuring trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary.
Ensuring effective strategic and operational leadership of the charity by working with the Board to approve a scheme of delegation and appraisal of the CEO, supporting, positively challenging and holding the CEO to
We’re Hiring: Chair of Trustees in Canterbury employer: Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and survivors. With a strong commitment to professional development, KSAAS offers unique opportunities for growth within the charity sector, ensuring that trustees play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in Kent, this role provides the chance to engage with a passionate team and contribute to vital services that empower survivors of sexual violence.
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Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service Recruitment Team
