HR & Governance Trustee (Subcommittee Chair)

Location: Greater London, Camden (Pan‑London)

Vacancy Type: Variable hours

Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 13th April 2026

About Solace Women's Aid

Solace is a registered charity with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It supports 20,000 women, children, young people and men each year through a range of services, including Refuge Accommodation, Therapeutic Support and Community services. Our holistic approach empowers survivors to rebuild independent lives free from abuse. The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes up to 12 members with diverse professional and life experience. We are looking for trustees who value the equality of all women, are passionate about well‑being, and understand the complexities of violence and abuse.

About the Role

As the HR & Governance Trustee (Subcommittee Chair), you will play a central part in governing the organisation. You will bring strategic HR leadership experience from an organisation of similar scale and complexity. The role requires a committed and enthusiastic trustee who can chair the HR & Governance subcommittee and contribute to the Board’s strategic direction.

Responsibilities

• Chair the HR & Governance subcommittee and deliver outcomes for the Board.
• Attend four in‑person Board meetings per year at the London head office.
• Participate in the Board Away Days, up to two annual sessions.
• Join at least one subcommittee, attending its quarterly remote meetings.
• Commit an average of one day per month to strategic duties.

Qualifications

• Current or recent experience as a strategic HR Director in an organisation comparable to Solace Women's Aid.
• Strategic thinking, passion for the organisation’s services, and eagerness to share expertise.
• Strong commitment to equality and advocacy for women’s well‑being.
• Ambitious outlook for the charity’s future and its impact.

Application Process

When applying, please provide the following by 6‑4‑26:

• A detailed CV outlining career history, responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (max 2 pages) highlighting suitability for the role and how you meet the specification. The covering letter is assessed as part of the application.
• Details of two professional referees, with a brief statement of their relationship to you and the period of acquaintance. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

Send CV and cover letter to our Executive Assistant at l.quinn@solacewomensaid.org.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. Our policies ensure equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, pay and benefits. Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, providing reasonable adjustments as needed. This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1. Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Pre‑employment checks include references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right‑to‑work checks. No agencies.