Trustee – Safeguarding Specialism

Trustee Role Description

We are seeking a new trustee with Direct Services safeguarding expertise to help strengthen our governance advise on risk and support our Services teams.

Youll support our work to improve the lives and safety of LGBT people experiencing violence and abuse guide strategic decisions on risk and compliance advise on service user complaints including participating in complaints panels and help Galop navigate best practice on advocacy safeguarding and survivors rights.

Key Responsibilities

Fulfil the core duties of a charity trustee. For more information on these responsibilities please download the attached job description.

Person Specification

• An in-depth knowledge and understanding of LGBT issues and communities

• A demonstrable commitment to Galops vision mission and values including anti-racism and diversity and inclusion

• Good independent judgement

• Commitment to work effectively as a member of a team

• Consensus building skills

• Tact and diplomacy

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

We are keen to hear from:

• Designated Safeguarding Leads in organisations providing direct services to adults and young people.

• Individuals with qualifications in Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDR) or similar.

• Individuals who bring expertise in statutory safeguarding thresholds safeguarding best practice Charity Commission standards or survivor engagement

You dont need to have been a trustee before. What matters is your commitment to our values and your ability to think strategically challenge constructively and act in the best interests of the charity.

Terms of Appointment

Appointments are for an initial term of three years renewable for up to two further terms of three years.

Remuneration

This is a voluntary role and there is no remuneration. Reasonable expenses incurred in the role will be reimbursed in line with the organisations expenses policy.

Location

Generally meetings are held remotely online with an annual Board Strategy Day being held in London.

Time Commitment

There are currently 4 formal Board meetings per year and more regular sub-committee meetings. The board meetings currently take place on Zoom on a Wednesday evening for approximately 2.5 hours. Sub-committee dates and times are flexible.

Other time commitments will include ongoing liaison with the Chair of the Board Chief Executive and other senior staff as well as attendance at other meetings such as interview panels and events as required. We anticipate the overall time commitment being approximately 3-4 days per month for the first 12-18 months settling to 2 days per month after that.

How to apply

This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.

To apply please complete the application form by 23:59 on Sunday 31st August 2025.

Galop reserves the right to close this process early if a suitable candidate is found.

If you have any questions about the trustee role prior to applying please email