Trustee

Citizens Advice Lewisham (CAL) delivers free, impartial and confidential advice to those who live, work or study in the London borough of Lewisham. We are looking for a new Trustee with senior charity leadership experience to join our committed Board.

What you will do:

• Bring senior level charity insight to Board discussions on strategy, governance, risk and organisational effectiveness.
• Participate in Board meetings (one evening a quarter in Lewisham and/or online) and, where possible, contribute to a committee or time limited project.

What you bring:

• Essential: Senior leadership experience within a charity (for example Chief Executive or Executive Director, Director, Head of Service or equivalent).
• Strong governance awareness and confidence interpreting and working with performance and risk information.
• Familiarity with charity finances and controls are a bonus.

What's in it for you:

• Make a tangible positive difference for Lewisham residents by ensuring the local Citizens Advice is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community.
• Contribute your skills and expertise to strengthen CAL's governance and help expand our reach and impact as a local charity.
• Work with a collegiate, values driven, engaged and inclusive Board and leadership team.
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Apply

If the above sounds like you, please send us your CV and a short cover letter by an email. We would be particularly interested in hearing about your charity leadership experience.

Closing date: 26 October 2025.

Inclusion

We believe the strength of our board lies in the diversity of perspectives, ideas, and experiences that each member brings. We welcome people from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from under represented groups, including people living with disability, LGBTQ+ and non binary people, and people from ethnic minority communities.