Join POhWER’s Board of Trustees

POhWER is a national charity that empowers people to have a voice when illness, disability, or social exclusion make it hard to be heard. Our services are free, independent, and confidential, and our mission is to deliver high-quality advocacy, information, and advice so people can influence the decisions that shape their lives.

Founded in 1996 by people with lived experience, those roots still guide everything we do. Today, our mission is more relevant than ever: to empower people by ensuring their voices are heard.

Why Join Our Board?

POhWER is at an exciting point as we explore our future direction and ambition for a new strategy launching in 2026. As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape the future of a national charity during a period of significant change.
• Contribute to strategic planning and implementation of our 2025+ Strategy.
• Help strengthen governance and champion the rights of vulnerable people.
• Gain personal and professional development through Board-level experience.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking three new Trustees with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Finance – ideally with experience in financial oversight or charity finance at board or senior level.
• Human Resources – typically at executive or board level.
• Commissioning, Audit & Risk, or Digital Transformation.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our vision and values and can bring diverse perspectives.

Commitment

• Term: Three years, renewable up to six years.
• Approximately one day per month (Board meetings, committees, AGM, and strategic away day).
• Most meetings are held remotely by Teams however approximately two per year will be held in person, usually these are the AGM and away days.

The closing date for applications is 12th December 2025 with interviews to be held early January 2026.

An Enhanced DBS check and National Offender Management Service vetting will be conducted for this position.