Trustee and Chair of Finance and Fundraising Committee
This is an exciting time for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group (which comprises Helen
Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid) as we continue to grow our impact and strengthen our
services for survivors of torture, trafficking, and human cruelty and those seeking protection.
Our work is more crucial than ever, as we advocate for vulnerable individuals within a
challenging and evolving global landscape.
This year, we are looking to recruit a Trustee and Chair of the Finance and Fundraising Committee
to replace the current position holder who is retiring from the role. This role is a key member of
both Boards of Trustees, providing oversight of both charities’ financial health and helping ensure
strong financial governance of the Group. Working closely with the CEO of Helen Bamber
Foundation Group, the Executive Director of Asylum Aid, the Director of Finance and Governance
and both Boards, this trustee will support strategic decision-making by ensuring that trustees
have clear and accurate financial information and that the Group operates with robust financial
controls. The role plays an important role in helping the Boards balance ambition and growth
with responsible financial stewardship.
As a Trustee you will be part of a small team of volunteers who are collectively responsible for
developing and guiding the strategic direction of the Group and steering the long-term stability.
You’ll also chair the Finance and Fundraising Sub-Committee, which serves both Helen Bamber
Foundation and Asylum Aid.
Please see the role description linked below for further details.
Equal Opportunities
Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that all our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.
We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma.
Statement on artificial intelligence (AI) and recruitment
At the Helen Bamber Foundation / Asylum Aid we don’t make decisions based on artificial intelligence (AI). We have a human approach to hiring and all applications are reviewed and assessed by our team. Similarly, what we are most interested in hearing about is your individual motivation, experience, skills and values. AI doesn’t know about you or what motivates you – we want to hear from you.
AI may be a helpful tool, but typically leads to generic answers repeated by multiple candidates, not stand out applications. Please make sure that your responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences.
Download full job description here.