HR Trustee - Volunteer

We’re seeking an HR expert to join our board! Use your strategic HR skills to help shape a people‑first, values‑driven charity. Join us as a Trustee and make a difference.

As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to build stronger communities in Warwick and fight isolation and loneliness.

• Significant HR experience, ideally CIPD qualified.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prior charity experience desirable but not essential.

Role

Title:

HR Trustee
Reports to: Chair of the Board
Term: Typically 3 years, renewable
Location: Warwick
Time Commitment: Approx. 4–6 board meetings per year plus HR‑specific input as needed.

Purpose of the Role: To provide strategic guidance and oversight on all HR matters, ensuring the charity remains compliant, people‑focused, and aligned with best employment practices to support a healthy organisational culture.

• Offer professional insight on HR strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Advise the board and the CEO on matters relating to recruitment, retention, performance, and staff wellbeing.
• Support the CEO and the management team with HR policy compliance, including safeguarding, grievance, and disciplinary processes.
• Help oversee organisational culture and values in alignment with charity objectives.
• Contribute to succession planning and trustee/staff development.

• Significant HR experience, ideally CIPD qualified.
• Understanding of employment law and HR best practice.
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prior charity experience desirable but not essential.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.