Trustee with legal experience

Organisation Overview 

Family Rights Group is the leading specialist charity working to ensure children can live safely and thrive in their family, and that children in the care system have loving relationships they can turn to throughout life. For 50 years, we have worked to shape the child welfare system to make that a reality. We are unique in bringing together legal and social work expertise with the direct voice and insights of young people and families. Our work includes advice and advocacy for parents and kinship carers, the creation of family-led solutions in child welfare, the championing of kinship care, and the amplification of family voices, expertise and insights.

Role Details 

The Board of Trustees has ultimate responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of Family Rights Group. Our diverse group of trustees, which includes over half with direct experience of the child welfare system, guide the charity in its aims, vision, strategy and growth. Trustees perform critical functions which include identifying and ensuring management of risks to the charity’s sustainability and future.

As trustee, you will play a key role in the strategic oversight of the organisation, as well as lending your skill set to a relevant area of our work. You will participate in quarterly meetings with fellow board members and the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. Some trustees also take part in our finance, fundraising, and other steering groups or committees.

Skills and experience 

• Experienced children public law solicitor, barrister, or other legal professional
• Barrister or solicitor from other fields including: corporate pro bono, employment law, charity law/governance
• Fundraising and high level networking
• Equality, diversity and inclusion