Treasurer / Trustee

We are a registered charity providing support services for adults with learning disabilities, primarily in Lewisham, South London. Our work focuses on developing and maintaining individuals' independence while fostering a strong presence in their local community.

This is an exciting time to join PLUS, as we welcomed a new CEO and Chair earlier this year. Our board is committed to building on our strong foundations to ensure PLUS is fit for the future. With a high-quality leadership team, excellent staff levels, and a positive culture, there are already new initiatives underway. We're eager to bring fresh thinking and new perspectives into our board as we continue to grow.

We are keen to hear from potential trustees who can work collaboratively to support and scrutinize the executive leadership team and provide strategic direction within a consensus-based decision-making structure.

We're looking to appoint up to three new trustees, including a Treasurer designate as our current Treasurer will be nearing the end of her term. We would welcome applications from finance professionals, particularly those with charity and/or social care experience.

No prior board experience? No problem! We have several experienced trustees in place and welcome new perspectives. We are also looking for trustees with expertise in one or more of the following: Housing management; CQC regulation; data/cyber security and People/HR.

We're also keen to ensure our board reflects the diverse community we serve, and we particularly encourage applications from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Above all, the most important quality is a commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities and the values of PLUS. If you believe you can make a strong contribution to our organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Practical commitment

The board will meet quarterly through 2025, on Monday evenings from 6pm-8pm. The meetings are hybrid, with trustees joining virtually or in our Lewisham offices. Trustees should expect, on average, one additional meeting per quarter on their 'lead' area. This may be with another trustee and/or executive management, and will be arranged ad hoc at mutual convenience. Our supportive induction programme will also include a visit to our front-line services.