Trustee Role

The Network of International Women for Brighton & Hove (NIWBH) is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the strategic direction and long-term sustainability of our charity. Together, we work to create safe, inclusive spaces where international women can access support, build connections, and thrive within their local community.

We are a hands-on, community-led charity and warmly welcome applications from people who are looking to be actively involved, contributing their time, skills, and ideas beyond formal board meetings where possible.

Benefits

1. Creating a supportive and inclusive society for international women
2. Valuable experience – Building skills in governance and leadership
3. Contributing to a cause that matters and strengthening a community-led organisation

Practical Considerations

• Expenses will be covered
• We have quarterly in person meetings in Brighton and Hove

Support Disabled

We are committed to ensuring that our Trustee roles are accessible and inclusive for individuals with additional support needs and/or disabilities. As the role is primarily strategic and governance-focused, we are able to offer a range of flexible and practical support structures, including: Accessible meeting spaces, Flexible and inclusive participation, Board papers shared in advance.

Skills

NIWBH is particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in finance, fundraising, or lived experience relevant to our community.

• Logical and objective thinker, able to identify key issues and support robust decision-making.
• A good communicator: empowers others, provides constructive challenge, voices opinions
• respectfully.
• Creative thinker who brings new ideas.
• Works effectively as part of a diverse team, valuing different perspectives.
• IT and digital skills to support remote and collaborative working.

When do I need to be available?

Details	Willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort (quarterly in-person meetings, ad-hoc online meetings) Attend the Annual General Meeting in October and represent the Network where possible at ad-hoc events Available for consultation/input between meetings (usually via email). Ideally serve on at least one committee, depending on skills and availability.

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Where does this role take place?

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