Trustee - Health and Safety

What the role involves:

As Trustee for Health and Safety, you will provide strategic oversight, assurance and guidance to help the charity meet its statutory obligations, manage risk proportionately and maintain safe environments for staff, volunteers, service users and visitors. As a member of the Board, you will also help guide SDR’s strategy, support good governance, ensure the charity remains solvent, well run and upholds its mission and objectives.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in health and safety, risk management, compliance, facilities, or a related field.
• Sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to good governance and constructive oversight.
• Genuine interest in our mission, values, and the welfare of the dogs in our care.

Why join us:

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your professional expertise to support a well-established rescue charity and make a lasting impact on how we work and grow. You will be part of a small, friendly and committed team that is passionate about giving every dog in our care the chance of a brighter future.

 Personal skills and qualities:

• Experience in health and safety management, risk assessment, compliance, facilities or a related field.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with confidence engaging a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate it into proportionate, practical governance advice.
• Commitment to the charity’s mission and values.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work closely with trustees, employees and volunteers.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity and high ethical standards.
• Enthusiasm for the charity’s mission, with the ability to give the time and energy needed for the role.

Please note Trustees are expected to:

• Attend monthly evening Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
• Participate in ad‑hoc meetings, contribute proactively to projects and fundraising. initiatives, and commit the necessary time and effort to fulfil your responsibilities as a Trustee.
• Collaborate with fellow trustees, staff, and volunteers to support the charity’s goals
• Subscribe to membership of the charity.
• Visit the centre when required to stay connected with our operations and the dogs in our care. 

Time commitment:

• An average of 7–10 hours per month, with some natural variation from month to month.

How to apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter to lesley@stokenchurchdogrescue.org.uk, outlining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience could support Stokenchurch Dog Rescue.

Please also include details of two referees, who will not be contacted without your permission.