Trustees Unlimited

The Organisation The National Justice Museum (NJM) is an independent museum and Public Legal Education provider with a distinctive purpose: to tell the story of justice through time and inspire people to understand their rights and responsibilities. Rooted in Nottingham but with a national reach, NJM brings together nationally significant collections, historic courtrooms and heritage buildings, visitor experiences and education programmes to explore the role of law and justice in our lives, past and present. NJM engages around 30,000 young people each year through programmes delivered in Nottingham, London and across the North, alongside its national NJM on Tour programme. Its visitor attractions, including the Museum and the City of Caves, provide important opportunities to engage audiences while also contributing to the organisation's financial sustainability and Nottingham's visitor economy. The organisation is supported by a diverse income model, including commercial income, fundraising, grants and Arts Council England National Portfolio funding. NJM is now entering an important new phase, focused on strengthening financial resilience, growing audiences and impact, developing new partnerships and making the most of its distinctive assets and expertise. With a strong foundation in its heritage, collections and national education work, and supported by a National Lottery Heritage Fund investment through its Fit for the Future project, NJM has significant potential to extend its reach and impact while remaining true to its purpose. The Role As our current Chair prepares to step down in March 2027, following a successful decade leading the Board, the National Justice Museum is seeking its next Chair to help shape an exciting new chapter for the organisation. This is a significant opportunity to provide strategic leadership to one of the UK's most distinctive cultural organisations, working closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees and wider team to build on the Museum's strengths and realise its future ambitions. The Chair will champion excellent governance and provide thoughtful, collaborative leadership to the Board, while acting as an influential ambassador for NJM with funders, partners, government and the wider cultural sector. At a time of opportunity and change, the Chair will play a key role in helping the Museum strengthen its resilience, extend its reach and maximise its impact. Key responsibilities: Provide strategic leadership to the Board and ensure effective governance. Build a constructive and supportive relationship with the Chief Executive. Guide delivery of the Museum's strategic ambitions and organisational performance. Champion inclusion, transparency and effective decision-making. Represent and advocate for the Museum nationally. Support relationship building, fundraising and strategic partnerships. Lead Board development, succession planning and trustee effectiveness. The Person We are looking for an experienced board leader who brings: Proven leadership at Board level, ideally as a Chair or senior nonexecutive. Strong governance expertise within the charity, public or commercial sectors. Strategic judgement and the ability to support and challenge constructively. Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills. Credibility with senior stakeholders and external partners. A commitment to inclusion and the Museum's charitable purpose. We are seeking a diverse and inclusive field of candidates who combine strategic leadership, sound governance, emotional intelligence and ambassadorial skills. The successful Chair will be capable of leading an engaged Board while supporting an ambitious executive team through the organisation's next phase of growth and impact.

The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking its next Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership to the Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of development. The Chair will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to ensure that LHA London is effectively governed, remains focused on its charitable purpose and delivers sustainable social impact. They will lead a committed and energetic Board, fostering effective decision-making, constructive challenge and a culture of collaboration and inclusion. This is a particularly interesting time to join LHA London. The successful Chair will have the opportunity to help shape the charity's future direction, strengthen its social impact and explore how its accommodation services can continue to respond to the needs of young people in London. Key responsibilities: Lead the Board in setting and reviewing LHA London's long-term vision, mission and strategy. Ensure the Board focuses on matters of strategic importance and provides effective oversight. Facilitate robust discussion, constructive challenge and effective decision-making. Maintain a productive, supportive and appropriately challenging relationship with the CEO. Ensure high standards of governance, accountability, risk management and regulatory compliance. Lead Board development, trustee recruitment, succession planning and effectiveness. Champion LHA London's charitable purpose, beneficiaries and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London with key stakeholders, supporters, funders and partners. Support fundraising, partnership development and advocacy where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced Board leader who brings: Previous experience as a Chair or Trustee, or significant senior leadership and Board-level experience. A strong understanding of governance principles and trustee responsibilities. Experience of setting organisational strategy and leading senior decision-making. The ability to work effectively with and supportively challenge executive leadership. Strong interpersonal, influencing and relationship-building skills. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style. A genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. A passion for LHA London's mission and the needs of its beneficiaries. Experience within the charity, public, health, education, community or social enterprise sectors would be desirable, as would experience of social impact, organisational growth or change, fundraising, stakeholder engagement or public advocacy. We are looking for someone who can bring energy, curiosity and fresh perspective to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be motivated by LHA London's purpose and committed to helping ensure that young people are not held back by the cost of accommodation. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

The Organisation LHA London is a charity providing affordable accommodation for students and young working people of limited means living, working and studying in London. Its purpose is to provide a stepping stone that enables young people to advance their careers and education, while meeting their reasonable needs and enhancing their wellbeing. LHA London operates 14 hostels across Central London, providing nearly 2,000 bed spaces across Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Southwark, Tower Hamlets and Islington. A team of around 85 staff and more than 200 volunteers provides accommodation and support services to residents. LHA London has a clear vision: a London where no young person is held back by the cost of accommodation and everyone has the opportunity to belong, grow and build a future. Alongside its accommodation services, the charity is exploring opportunities to develop even more affordable accommodation for people on lower incomes, potentially beyond Zones 1 and 2 but within the M25. With a strong sense of purpose, an established Board and a committed team, this is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a charity making a tangible difference to the lives of young people in one of the world's most challenging housing markets. The Role LHA London is seeking an experienced and suitably qualified individual to become its next Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC). The Chair of FARC will provide financial leadership and oversight on behalf of the Board of Trustees, supporting the Chair, fellow Trustees and the CEO to ensure that LHA London maintains strong financial governance, effective risk management and robust systems of assurance and accountability. Working closely with the Finance Director, CEO, Trustees and external auditors, the Chair will lead the Committee in scrutinising LHA London's financial performance, budgets, reserves, cash flow, financial risks and annual accounts. They will ensure that the Board receives clear, timely and appropriately challenging advice on the organisation's financial position and the implications of financial decisions for its long-term sustainability and strategic ambitions. The role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a charity with a clear social purpose, helping to safeguard its financial sustainability and ensure that its resources are used effectively to support young people. Key responsibilities: Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring effective meetings, clear decision-making and appropriate challenge. Provide financial leadership and assurance to the Board, advising on the charity's financial health, sustainability and long-term resilience. Scrutinise the annual budget, management accounts, financial performance against budget, cash flow, reserves and financial forecasts, advising the Board accordingly. Advise the Board on the financial implications and risks associated with LHA London's strategic plans, investments and future development. Ensure that appropriate financial controls, systems and processes are in place and operating effectively. Oversee the charity's approach to financial risk management and ensure that significant risks are identified, monitored and appropriately mitigated. Work with the Finance Director and executive team to ensure that the charity's annual accounts comply with relevant legislation, regulation and the applicable Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). Liaise with the charity's external auditors, ensuring that the audit process is effective and that significant findings and recommendations are appropriately addressed. Provide appropriate oversight of internal controls, assurance and audit recommendations. Ensure the Committee and Board receive clear and accessible information to support effective financial and risk-related decision-making. Support the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, accountability, transparency and regulatory compliance. Contribute as a Trustee to the wider work of the Board, including strategic decision-making and oversight of LHA London's charitable purpose and social impact. Act as an ambassador for LHA London and support stakeholder, partnership and fundraising activity where appropriate. The Person We are looking for an experienced financial leader who brings: A professional accountancy qualification and significant financial and commercial expertise. Previous Board-level, Trustee or senior leadership experience, with a strong understanding of governance and trustee responsibilities. Experience of financial oversight, including budgets, management accounts, cash flow, reserves, risk and audit. Experience of chairing committees or senior decision-making forums, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge. Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls and regulatory compliance; knowledge of charity accounting and SORP would be desirable. The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and work effectively with executive leadership and external auditors. Strategic thinking, sound judgement, independence and integrity. A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with the confidence to ask challenging questions. A genuine commitment to LHA London's mission, beneficiaries and values. We are looking for someone who can bring financial expertise, curiosity and sound judgement to the Board, while working collaboratively with fellow Trustees and the executive team. Above all, the successful candidate will be committed to ensuring LHA London remains financially sustainable and well governed, while continuing to deliver meaningful social impact for young people. LHA London is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to creating a genuinely inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people currently under-represented on Boards, including women, people from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities and people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.