Job Description

Spires is an award-winning charity that has been working with homeless and disadvantaged people in Streatham, South London, since 1990.  Working with some of the most isolated and vulnerable people in our society, we support over 850 men and women every year.

Our vision and aim is to be the best support that we can in helping people move from lives of distress, isolation and insecurity to a future of greater stability and hope. The majority of our clients are homeless or have insecure accommodation, with many also facing complex issues such as long-term unemployment, problems with poor mental and physical health, addiction and substance abuse, or they may even be imprisoned by sex work.

We are currently looking for a trustee who is as committed as we are to tackling social disadvantage and supporting people to realise their full potential. To enhance our current Board of Trustees and continue to develop our governance, we are looking for individuals with a breadth of key skills, knowledge and experience in the public or private sector, but particularly those who have relevant knowledge of working within the homelessness sector and/or working with vulnerable adults.

We welcome applicants who are enthusiastic about our work, who think strategically and who can contribute to the development and oversight of the charity as part of a team. As part of the Board, you will help to oversee the charity’s governance, shape our strategic vision and contribute to the leadership of the charity and help to ensure we use our resources effectively to achieve our aims.

As a Trustee you will be asked to attend six Board meetings a year, held every two months.  These meetings take place in the evening at our centre in Streatham, London (SW16)

Please note Trustees are unpaid but reasonable travel expenses are reimbursed.

To apply, please download our Job Description and send your CV along with a short covering letter explaining how you meet our requirements.

The deadline for applications is Friday 7th July.