We’re looking for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to be part of conversations about developing and leading our future.

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We recognise that we need to bring different and more diverse voices and perspectives to our decision making, and that our Board needs to more closely represent the diversity of our work, and the people and communities we work with. For this reason, we are proactively seeking and actively encourage applications from:

• Black, South Asian and ethnically diverse people.
• People with lived experience of the issues our young people face (before the age of 18: in receipt of free school meals, with mental health/wellbeing issues, disengaged with school and learning, at risk of or excluded from school.
• Those outside London, particularly those in the North West.
• Those seeking their first Trustee position and/or are at an early stage in their career.
• Those with experience of Boards.

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We are also keen to hear from people with specific expertise in:

• Fundraising/income generation
• Charity leadership
• Programme development
• School/academy chain/virtual school leadership
• Local authority commissioning
• Children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
• Impact management

We are also recruiting for two Young Trustees (under 30). You must be at least 18 years old to be a charity Trustee and we are looking for applicants with lived experiences of the issues our young people face - before the age of 18: in receipt of free school meals, with mental health/wellbeing issues, disengaged with school and learning, at risk of or excluded from school. 

Trustees are normally appointed for three years and may be reappointed for a further term of three years. As a Power2 Trustee you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation, and its work. You’ll share our vision of empowering young people to build a society where all children can fulfil their potential.

Board meetings are held five times a year and Trustees are expected to prepare for meetings, hold membership one at least one Committee and attend fundraising events. The role of Trustee is not paid, although expenses for travel can be claimed.

If you are interested in joining the Board, please submit a CV and short covering letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Power2, how you meet the criteria set out in the role description and level of commitment you are able to make in this voluntary role.

Please send this to [email protected] by 23rd May 2021.

If you are interested in joining Power2 as a Trustee please view the relevant application pack for details on applying:

Young Trustee Recruitment Pack  Trustee Recruitment Pack