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Deadline for applications: 1st November 2026

Inclusive Boards is pleased to be supporting Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) to appoint two new Trustees. 

About Brighton Women’s Centre

Brighton Women’s Centre (BWC) delivers women centred services for women in Sussex. We recognise that the women we support have complex and interrelated needs, with high incidences of trauma and abuse. We recognise women are the experts of their experience and ensure our services are co-produced and are based on what women tell us they need. Our approach is relational, holistic, and practical and takes account of the complexity of women’s circumstances, background, and experiences. 

BWC has been delivering services to women for 50 years. We have extensive understanding of supporting women with multiple and complex needs to become empowered to turn their lives around. Leading the award winning Inspire project for women in the Criminal Justice System since 2009 and the Women’s Accommodation Support Service since 2015.  

BWC is part of a national network of women’s centres and gender responsive providers committed to identifying best practice in ensuring women and girls with complex needs can access the right support in the right place at the right time. 

About the Trustee opportunities

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board of Trustees and supporting the vision and direction of Brighton Women’s Centre.

Essential Criteria

• A woman, trans woman or non-binary person comfortable in gender specific settings, who lives and/or works in the South East of England.  
• A commitment to the values, aims and mission of BWC, including a strong personal commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Brighton Women’s Centre is fully trans-inclusive and welcomes all women, trans women and non-binary people comfortable in gender specific settings.
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation. 
• Willing to devote time and effort to the work of the Board and the capacity to (prepare for and) attend regular meetings and contribute to the work in between meetings, e.g. via email. 
• Ability to think strategically, exercising good, independent judgement as well as working and communicating effectively with other Board members.

In addition to the above essential criteria, we also interested in hearing from candidates who can bring ONE of the following expertise to add value to our Board:

• Good local knowledge and networks
• Legal expertise

For more information, please download the Candidate Pack via the links on this page.

How to apply 

The recruitment process is being undertaken by Inclusive Boards on behalf of Brighton Women’s Centre. If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11:59 on 01/11/2026:

• A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements; 
• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and responding to the following questions:
  • Why do you want to join Brighton Women’s Centre as an organisation?
  • What experience would you bring to the Board of Trustees at Brighton Women’s Centre (please use person specification as reference)
  • Which area of Brighton Women’s Centre’s work particularly interests you?
  • Do you know of any reason which would prevent you from becoming a charity trustee?
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent

Please also complete our diversity monitoring form found here. The information you provide will stay confidential, will be reviewed and processed separately from the application you make, and is not assessed as part of your application.

To find out more, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing BWC@inclusiveboards.co.uk ​​​​​or calling 0203 963 8802.