As a local, independent charity Citizens Advice Winchester District has its own Board of Trustees who are responsible for deciding how our local service is run and making sure our charity is fulfilling its purpose.
Being a trustee is a vital role and many trustees find it really rewarding to put their skills and knowledge to use, gain experience of strategy and leadership, and give something back to their local community.
Current vacancies
Chair of Trustees needed
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for social justice? Do you want to make a lasting impact in your local community? If so, Citizens Advice Winchester District would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and help steer the next chapter of our journey. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of a dynamic organisation at the heart of our community.
As Chair, you will:
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Lead our Board in setting and overseeing the strategic direction of the charity
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Collaborate closely with our Chief Executive to provide vision, challenge, and support
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Champion our values and ensure our clients remain at the heart of all decisions
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Help us adapt and thrive in the face of emerging needs and opportunities
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has experience as a trustee or Chair (knowledge of charity governance is a plus)
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Understands the vital role community services play in tackling inequality
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Leads with energy, empathy, and a collaborative spirit
At Citizens Advice Winchester District, we believe in equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, perspectives and experiences—we know that diverse leadership makes us stronger.
Interested?
Further details, an application form and guidance notes can be found below. Completed application forms should be returned to michelle.preston@cawinchesterdistrict.org.uk
Chair of Trustees Role Description
Chair of Trustees Application Form
We look forward to hearing from you!
Trustee vacancies
We also have the opportunity for general trustees to join our board and help lead our charity over our next phase of development. We would be especially interested to hear from applicants with experience of managing change, as the local government reorganisation currently underway is likely to impact us.
You don’t need to have had experience of Citizens Advice, or of being a Trustee to apply – just a commitment and enthusiasm to help us shape the work and strategic direction of our forward-thinking charity.
Becoming a Trustee offers a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership, governance and strategy, and is a wonderful way to give something back to your local community.
Interested?
Further details about the duties of a Trustee, an application form and guidance notes can be found below:
Completed application forms, together with a copy of your CV (if you have one) should be returned by email to michelle.preston@cawinchesterdistrict.org.uk
About us
Citizens Advice Winchester District is a dynamic, values-led, and award-winning local charity which is passionate about creating a fairer society for all. We do this by helping people to resolve a wide range of problems they’re facing, so that everyone can achieve a good quality of life.
Every year, we provide free, confidential and impartial advice on issues such as debt, housing, benefits and employment advice to over 5,000 people across the Winchester district, many of whom are in desperate or challenging situations and have nowhere else to turn. Our greatest asset is our dedicated team of staff, volunteers and trustees, who also advocate for lasting policy change both locally and nationally.
