Treasurer and trustees x2

The Alliance for Youth Justice is seeking a treasurer and two trustees who share our commitment to social justice and achieving positive change for children and young people in the youth justice system.

As members of our Board of Trustees successful candidates will play a vital role in making sure that the Alliance for Youth Justice is run effectively, is helping the people it is supposed to in the best way possible, and is using its funds wisely and appropriately.

We are particularly seeking trustees with knowledge and experience in charity finance, fundraising and communications and influencing.

As an organisation committed to anti-oppressive practice and anti-racism we recognise the need to consider and rebalance where power lies in our organisation and we are particularly keen to hear from applicants who are:

•   Racially minoritised
• From working class or intermediate socio-economic backgrounds
• Aged 18-34
• Have lived experience of the youth justice system
• Female

We also aim for 50% of our board members to be representative of our membership and we are therefore also keen to receive applications from representatives of Alliance for Youth Justice members.

About the Alliance for Youth Justice

We bring together over 75 organisations advocating for and with children to drive positive change in youth justice in England and Wales.

Our members range from large national charities and advocacy organisations, to numerous smaller grassroots and community organisations. We bring together the expertise of our members and provide ways for them to shape decision-making. We work to influence policy, legislation and practice to address issues affecting children caught up in crime.

Application deadline: 9.00am on 9^th December

For more information and how to apply please download the recruitment pack (link).