MumsAid is a charity providing specialist perinatal mental health support to mothers in Greenwich. We offer counselling, therapeutic groups, and peer support to help families navigate the emotional challenges of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
What difference will you make?
As HR Trustee, you will provide strategic guidance on all people-related matters, helping MumsAid remain compliant with employment legislation while fostering a healthy, supportive organisational culture.
Key responsibilities include
Advising the Board and CEO on HR strategy, policies, and procedures
Ensuring legal compliance with current employment legislation
Providing guidance on recruitment, retention, performance management, and staff wellbeing
Reviewing and strengthening HR policies and procedures
Supporting the leadership team with sensitive personnel matters, including grievance and disciplinary processes
Contributing to succession planning and staff development
Acting as the Board's day-to-day lead on HR and staffing matters
Attending ad-hoc HR sub-committee meetings as needed
What are we looking for?
Essential
Significant HR experience, ideally CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent
Sound understanding of employment law and HR best practice
Experience in policy development and implementation
Ability to handle sensitive personnel matters with discretion and good judgement
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Commitment to MumsAid's mission and values
Willingness to devote the necessary time and energy to the role
Desirable
Experience working in or with the charity or non-profit sector
Understanding of small team dynamics and the challenges of growing organisations
Lived experience of or empathy for perinatal mental health challenges
Time Commitment
Board meetings approximately 4 per year, typically 2 hours each (evening meetings)
HR sub-committee meetings as required likely to be also 4 per year (1 hour each)
Approximately 2–4 additional hours per month providing advice and guidance
We ask that trustees serve for a minimum of 3 years, subject to re-election
What will you be doing?
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our Board of Trustees. As we continue to develop our services and expand our team, we would benefit from strategic HR oversight and guidance to support our staff, strengthen our policies, and ensure we remain a well-run, people-focused organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise to a cause that makes a tangible difference in the lives of families at a vulnerable time. Previous trustee experience is not required—you will be supported through an onboarding and induction process.
You must be prepared to offer hands-on help, particularly by way of advice to the CEO, but also reviewing documentation or advising on process when needed.
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