We are currently recruiting for a Lead Trustee for Digital.

We are seeking someone who will:

  • Provide assurance and guidance to the Board of Trustees on our strategic direction in relation to digital activities
  • commit the necessary time to undertake the Trustee role
  • have a passion for our Charity and the commitment to become a member of our Board of Trustees and
  • have an affinity with our values.

Application Pack

Applications close at 9am on Monday 11 September 2023.

Trustee Code of Conduct

How to apply

Please submit your CV to us, covering no more than two sides of A4 and including how you meet the requirements of the role and person specification. You should also submit an introductory letter stating why you are interested in both the role and The Fire Fighters Charity. Please send both to Julie Dudman, PA to the Executive Team

Email: companysecretary@firefighterscharity.org.uk

Post: Julie Dudman, PA to the Executive Team, The Fire Fighters Charity, Belvedere, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG21 4HG

Applications close at 9am on Monday 11 September 2023.

Equal opportunities

In order to assess the success of our Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy please complete our Recruitment Monitoring Form. All information will be treated in confidence and will not be seen by anyone directly involved in the appointment to these roles.

Equal opportunities form

Selection process

Applications will be shortlisted using the role description criteria. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend an interview on Friday 15th September 2023. Interviews will be held in the Kings Cross area of London.

Trustee roles are voluntary; out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

The Fire Fighters Charity meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and as listed in the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002.

The voluntary position you are applying for is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check.
Further information about becoming a Trustee can be found on the Charity Commission website www.charitycommission.gov.uk.

Data Protection Act 2022

Information provided by you as part of your application will be used in the recruitment process. Any data about you will be held securely with access restricted to those directly involved in your application and the recruitment process. Once this process is completed the data relating to unsuccessful applicants will be stored for a maximum of one year and then confidentially destroyed. If you are successful, your application form will be retained and form the basis of your personal record. Information provided by you in the Recruitment Monitoring Form will be used to monitor The Fire Fighters Charity’s policy on equal opportunities in employment. Please see our privacy policy for further information.