JUSTICE - Treasurer and Board Members
Inclusive Boards are delighted to be supporting JUSTICE in their search for a new Treasurer and two new Board Members.
About JUSTICE
JUSTICE is a cross-party charity championing UK justice reform. The justice system is a vital public service, and we work to ensure everyone can trust and rely on it.
Over our 69-year history, we have transformed the UK’s legal system for the better, led by evidence, expertise, and a focus on practical solutions. If you share our values and believe that a fair justice system strengthens democracy, builds trust and, in turn, enables all of us to thrive then we’d be delighted to hear from you.
How We Work
- Leading research: Our research highlights key problems and proposes practical solutions, hundreds of which have been adopted.
- Advising policymakers: JUSTICE’s strong reputation across Westminster and beyond is based on the quality and independence of its work.
- Convening experts: Our events, working groups, and roundtables bring together leading experts across a wide range of justice topics.
- Building understanding: Our spokespeople regularly appear in the media to set out why a fair justice system matters and how it can be achieved.
About the roles
JUSTICE is seeking a new Treasurer and two new Board Members. Whilst it is essential that the Treasurer has a high level of financial literacy, it would be highly desirable for the other two new board members to bring credible, senior expertise in fundraising or communications. We are particularly interested in recruiting Board members with experience from outside the legal sector.
Our Treasurer should have specific and significant financial management and/or accountancy experience and will chair our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. They will provide check and challenge in relation to our annual budget, our accounts and our audit as well as provide strategic advice and assurance to the Board and the Executive Team.
JUSTICE’s Board Members are responsible for the overall governance, strategic direction and long-term sustainability of JUSTICE. Working collectively, they support the organisation in pursuing its charitable objectives, safeguarding its assets and reputation, fundraising and ensuring that it operates effectively and in compliance with all relevant laws, particularly legislation governing charities and companies.
Board Members of JUSTICE are expected to prepare for and attend four Board meetings per year, including a half day “away day”, and in addition to join Board Committees as appropriate which also meet four times per year. Board Members are also encouraged to attend two Council meetings per year, including an in person half-day conference.
If this sounds like something you would be good at and enjoy, please do apply.
Download Candidate Pack (PDF)
Person Specification
Suitable candidates will have:
- A personal commitment to JUSTICE, belief in JUSTICE’s vision, objectives, and values, and enthusiasm for its activities.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the performance of a Board director’s role and responsibilities.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charitable trustees and company law directors.
- Sound judgment, personal credibility, and the confidence to offer constructive support and challenge.
- Demonstrable professional strategic senior leadership.
- Readiness to offer supportive, inquisitive and challenging contributions to the Board, and, as appropriate, its Committees, bringing distinctive perspectives, experience and expertise to discussions and decision-making.
- Highest standards of integrity, impartiality, objectivity, and transparency.
- A commitment to good governance, collective responsibility and acting in the best interests of the organisation.
- A collaborative and values led approach to leadership and the ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to build positive relationships with fellow Board Members, the Chief Executive, and the Senior Management Team.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and the safeguarding of marginalised groups.
How to Apply
Inclusive Boards is supporting the promotion of this opportunity and all applications will be made directly to JUSTICE via their CharityJob posting.
To apply, please submit your CV (maximum 2 pages) and, in a separate document, an expression of interest (no more than 2 sides of A4) via the CharityJob posting. The deadline for your application is 0900 on Monday 21 September.
Your application will be reviewed by the JUSTICE Board Members and if shortlisted you will be invited to interview. The interview panel will consist of the Chair of the Board (Chair), and at least one other JUSTICE Board member. Interviews are likely to take place in the weeks commencing 12 and 19 October. JUSTICE will ensure that you have a minimum of a week’s notice of the interview and do everything possible to find a time that is convenient for you. JUSTICE are aiming to appoint their new Treasurer and Board members in time for them to join the Board away day in Manchester on Tuesday 24 November.
If you require any support or have further questions after reading the pack available via the form on this page, please email JUSTICE@inclusiveboards.co.uk.