Job opportunities within the domestic violence sector
Chair of Board of Trustees - DVIP (Domestic Violence Intervention Project)
Hours: flexible but approximately 1 - 2 days per month
Salary: N/A
Contact: Rachel Carter, Vice Chair
Email: Rachel@rlc1.freeserve.co.uk
Telephone: 07789 441 245.
Are you passionate about ending domestic violence?
Could you take a leading role in a pioneering charity?
Can you help a groundbreaking charity to develop?
The Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) is looking for its next Chair of Trustees.
DVIP is an innovative voluntary sector project and registered charity. DVIP's main aim is to increase the safety of women and children who experience domestic violence by providing a range of diverse services challenging men, supporting women, working in partnership, influencing policy and campaigning for change.
We are seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate person who can lead the board, work closely with the Chief Executive, represent DVIP and oversee the organisation’s strategic direction.
This is an excellent chance to…
• lead a growing charity
• work in an organisation which is a leader in its field, at an important stage in its history
• make a real contribution to work making women and children safer
• support groundbreaking and specialist work
You will have well developed interpersonal, communication, networking and negotiating skills which you may have developed from a range of professional backgrounds. You will have experience of being a Trustee or other leadership roles. Ideally you’ll also be able to influence key individuals who can support the organisation’s aims and development. You should be prepared to devote at least 2 days each month to fulfilling the role.
DVIP will offer a comprehensive induction and/or a period of handover with the outgoing Chair as required. The post of Chair of the Board is unremunerated but DVIP can reimburse out of pocket expenses.
For more information and an application pack please contact Rachel Carter, Vice-Chair on 07789 441245
or email: Rachel@rlc1.freeserve.co.uk