Trustee - Legal Specialism
Trustee - Legal Specialism
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Job Description
Trustee Role Description
We are seeking a new trustee with legal (and ideally public policy) expertise to help strengthen our governance advise on risk and support our influence in law and policymaking spaces.
Youll support our work to improve legal protections for LGBT people guide strategic decisions on risk and compliance and help Galop navigate legal landscapes around 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
What Were Looking For
We are keen to hear from:
Practicing or former lawyers (especially equality public human rights family safeguarding or charity law).
Policy professionals with experience in government advocacy or regulatory sectors.
Individuals who bring insight into legal systems public sector strategy or policy reform.
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.
If you have any questions about the trustee role prior to applying please email
Employment Type
Part-Time
