Trustee Vacancy: Safeguarding & Peer Support Trustee

It's Time Charity | Voluntary Position

About It's Time:

It's Time is a charity dedicated to supporting young adults who have experienced the loss of a parent. We want to make sure no young person has to navigate grief alone, providing support, connection and a community where they feel understood.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Safeguarding & Peer Support Trustee to join our Board and help oversee and develop our peer support offering.

We have volunteer-led peer support groups running across the UK, helping young adults connect with others who understand their experiences. As we continue to grow, we want to ensure these groups are safe, inclusive and well-supported, while exploring opportunities to reach even more young people.

What You'll Do:

  • Act as the Trustee level Designated Safeguarding Lead

  • Provide guidance and oversight on safeguarding across all our services

  • Provide guidance and oversight for our peer support services, helping ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place.

  • Support the development and growth of our volunteer-led peer support groups across the UK.

  • Help ensure volunteers feel confident, supported and equipped in their roles.

  • Advise on best practice around safeguarding, boundaries, confidentiality and creating safe spaces.

  • Help identify opportunities to strengthen and develop our peer support offering.

  • Contribute to Board discussions and the wider strategic development of the charity.

About You:

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has an experiences in safeguarding, mental health, bereavement support, community development or volunteer management.

  • Understands the importance of creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments.

  • Is approachable, thoughtful and confident sharing advice and guidance.

  • Is happy to share their skills, experience and ideas.

Time Commitment:

This is a voluntary position, involving attendance at regular Board meetings and contributing to the charity's development outside of meetings where possible.

How to apply:

Please send a covering letter and CV to recruitment@itstimecharity.co.uk