Trustee (with potential for Chair)

We’re recruiting up to four new Trustees to join our Board! We’re looking for people who are passionate about inclusion, mental wellbeing, and building a more neuro-affirming community.

You don’t need to have been a trustee before, we’ll support you with a full induction and ongoing training. What matters most is your commitment to our mission and your willingness to contribute to thoughtful, inclusive decision-making.

We’re particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in:

HR & Legal

Digital & IT

Marketing & Communications

Or lived experience of ADHD or autism

We also hope that one of the new trustees will take on the role of Chair in the future, so if you have leadership experience and are interested in helping guide the Board, we’d love to hear from you.

Time commitment: ~8 meetings/year + optional involvement in events or working groups. Meetings mostly online, with one in-person strategy session per year.

We particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority communities, or identify as being from disadvantaged socio-economic groups. If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, please contact [email protected].

To apply, please send your CV and a supporting letter which is no longer than 2 sides of A4 long, to [email protected]. Your supporting statement should cover why you are interested in applying for the role, and how you fit the role and person specification.

Deadline for applications is 31st October, and interviews will take place in 2nd week of November.

Check out our website for more info:  https://adhdandautism.org/get-involved/vacancies/

What skills do I need?

Essential

• Commitment to CAAS’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

• Passion for the work CAAS does

• Capacity to attend meetings, and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.

• Ability to think strategically and contribute to effective decision-making.

• Integrity, good judgement, and a collaborative approach.

Desirable

• Lived or professional experience of ADHD or autism

• Being from a disadvantaged socio-economic background, or from a minority ethnic background.

• Experience in one of the following areas: HR & legal, digital & IT, statutory services provision, or marketing & communication

• Experience of charity governance or previous trustee roles

• Understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion principles and their application in governance.

About Centre for ADHD and Autism Support

We provide information, training, support groups and practical help to residents of North-West London. Our support services encompass education, benefits, parenting and care advice with signposting to other agencies if appropriate. We also offer specialised parenting courses, workshops and training.

When do I need to be available?

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Details

Our trustee meetings are currently held 8 times per year on a Tuesday at 6pm, but we are looking to change this, so please apply even if this time is difficult for you, as we will be able to accommodate.