Trustees

Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Respect in their search for three new Trustees and their next Chair. For further information about the Chair role please visit our opportunities page.

Respect is the umbrella organisation for the perpetrator sector working with their members partners and allies to stop the harms done by those who perpetrate domestic abuse. They provide leadership and guidance to their members and use their voice in collaboration with others to call for a response to domestic abuse that matches the scale of the problem.

Passionate about good practice Respect works closely with a number of partners across the domestic abuse sector to develop strategic multi-agency responses to domestic abuse including Womens Aid Federation England SafeLives and Social Finance and Safe & Together Institute.

About the Trustee roles

As a Trustee youll play an essential role in shaping Respects direction and impact. Working collectively with fellow trustees and the staff team youll help ensure the organisation remains true to its mission of ending domestic violence achieves its strategic objectives and maintains financial health and sustainability.

Trustees are responsible for setting the overall direction of the charity and working in partnership with the CEO and ELT who oversee the organisations day-to-day operations and develop Respects strategic plans and budget for the Boards consideration and approval.

We are seeking three trustees who can bring one of the following areas of specialism to the Board:

• Domestic Abuse / VAWG Practice and Sector Insight
• Charity Fundraising and Income Generation
• Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence

If you wish to apply for this position please supply the following by 11.59pm on 08/12/2025:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history with responsibilities and achievements.
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role for which youre applying and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the cover letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

To find out more request support when applying or have an informal confidential discussion before applying please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing or calling 0.