First Light - Chair of the Board

Over two million people in the UK experience domestic abuse every year. First Light is an award-winning charity, at the forefront of supporting victims and campaigning to end domestic abuse and sexual violence once and for all. We are seeking people to join us in creating safe communities, free from violence and abuse.

Our growing charity supports individuals of any age, gender or sexuality who have been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. We operate in Devon, Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and Wiltshire and are independent from statutory agencies, including the Police. Every year we support thousands of people towards a safer life, free from violence and abuse. Alongside our frontline services, we also provide bespoke domestic abuse and sexual violence training and education.

Our Mission is to move to the point where people can live their lives in safety free from domestic abuse and sexual violence and we are seeking new Board members who will help us make this a reality.

This is an incredibly exciting time for a new Chair to join First Light’s passionate Board; you will play a key role in changing the domestic abuse and sexual violence landscape by helping us secure new investment to enable the development of new services that capture societies willingness to recognise and talk about abuse, through awareness raising and the provision of training and education.

The Role

We are seeking someone with the passion, drive and commitment needed to help us achieve our mission; to move to the point where people can live their lives in safety free from domestic abuse and sexual violence. You will have previous experience at Trustee or Chair level with knowledge and a senior level track record operating in the broad environment of domestic abuse, sexual violence or wider commissioned services.

In addition, you should bring the following qualities:

·????????Leadership skills

·????????Tact and diplomacy

·????????Public speaking experience

·????????Strong communication and interpersonal skills

·????????Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.

We are committed to proactively seeking greater diversity and lived experience on our Board, to reflect the people and communities that we serve. Whilst we currently operate across the South West of England, we are increasing our geographical reach and would welcome applications from candidates based in any location.

If you share our commitment to building safer lives for everyone, free from violence and abuse we welcome your interest in this exciting opportunity to joining First Light’s Board and look forward to receiving your application.

To Apply

For further information, please download the brief via the link below: https://jobs.theguardian.com/previewjob/8269083/chair-of-the-board-first-light/

If you are interested in this opportunity we encourage confidential conversations with our recruitment partner Anna Jay, MD of Public Leaders Appointments in advance of your application. [email protected] 07904 236 348.?

• Closing Date:??????????Midday, Thursday 13th October 2022
• Interviews:???????????? Friday 21st October 2022?(please note this date)