Trustee

Join Us as a Trustee at NDAS

Location: Board meetings alternate between our office in Wollaston and online

Commitment: Board meetings every 2 months (evenings) + occasional sub-groups or training

At Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS), our mission is to empower and support survivors of domestic abuse. As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping our strategy, safeguarding our future, and ensuring we continue delivering life-changing services for those who need them most.

What Trustees Do

As part of our Board, you will:

• Help set the charity’s vision, mission, and strategy.
• Oversee performance and ensure good governance.
• Safeguard NDAS’s finances, reputation, and assets.
• Support and challenge our CEO to deliver the best possible services.
• Ensure NDAS complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those with skills in:

• HR
• Estates
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Education and SEND
• Fundraising

What matters most is your commitment to supporting survivors of domestic abuse, and your willingness to contribute your time, skills, and passion.

Commitment

• Board meetings: every 2 months, Wednesday evenings (6:30–8:30pm), alternating between Wollaston office and online.
• Development sessions: 3–4 per year, sometimes evenings/weekends.
• Occasional sub-committee or task group involvement.
• Trustees are expected to attend meetings regularly, but NDAS supports Trustees through sabbaticals if unexpected circumstances arise.

What You’ll Gain

• The opportunity to use your skills to make a real impact in your community.
• Experience in governance, strategy, and leadership at board level.
• Training and support to help you thrive in the role.
• The reward of knowing you are helping shape the future of NDAS and improving lives.

If you’re ready to help guide and support a charity making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You may have experience in the following: Trustee, Charity Trustee, Volunteer Trustee, Board Member, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Charity Governance, Non-Profit, Third Sector, Safeguarding, HR, Human Resources, Estates, Equality Diversity and Inclusion, EDI, Education, SEND, Fundraising, Leadership, Strategy, Community Impact