Trustee

<p><strong>Are you ready to join a team that believes everyone should have a secure place to call home?</strong> Action Homeless is seeking new Trustees to bring fresh perspectives, diverse skills, and a shared commitment to ending homelessness in Leicester.</p><br>Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.<br> <p>Our Trustees form a dynamic, engaged Board that provides <strong>strategic oversight</strong> and helps drive meaningful change for people affected by homelessness. If you want to use your experience, judgement, and passion to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>About Action Homeless</strong></p> <p>Our mission is simple but ambitious: <strong>to break the cycle of homelessness in Leicester</strong>. We tackle the root causes of homelessness and provide long‑term solutions, not temporary fixes.</p> <ul> <li>We currently provide <strong>over 250 safe and secure homes</strong> for people who have experienced homelessness.</li> <li>Our strategy focuses not only on housing, but also on the <strong>support and aftercare</strong> that prevent people from returning to crisis.</li> <li>We are committed to expanding our housing provision and strengthening the services that help people rebuild their lives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p>We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and experiences — including first‑time trustees. You don’t need to have served on a board before; you just need:</p> <ul> <li>A genuine interest in our mission</li> <li>Independent judgement and consistently high standards</li> <li>Willingness to contribute time, energy, and insight</li> <li>Ability to attend <strong>bi‑monthly evening board and sub‑committee meetings</strong></li> <li>Skills or lived experience that can strengthen our Board</li> </ul> <p><strong>Time Commitment</strong></p> <p>Trustees are expected to:</p> <ul> <li>Attend <strong>bi‑monthly board meetings</strong> (after 5pm)</li> <li>Join at least one sub‑committee</li> <li>Prepare for meetings and contribute to strategic discussions</li> <li>Act as ambassadors for Action Homeless in the community</li> </ul> <p><strong>Interested? xwzovoh Let’s Talk</strong></p> <p>For an informal conversation about the role, please contact: <strong>Mark Grant, Chief Executive — </strong></p> <p>To apply, please send:</p> <ul> <li>Your <strong>CV</strong></li> <li>A <strong>covering letter</strong> explaining what you would bring to the role</li> </ul> <p>You can also read the on our website</p> <p>The closing date for applications is 6th July 2026, with interviews taking place in mid-July.</p>