Position Description

Join the Board of Catch22 and build a stronger society, transforming lives and reforming services.

About the roles

We are looking for four new Trustees to join our Board, each bringing specific expertise that will strengthen our governance and support our strategic ambitions. In particular, we are looking for the following skills and experiences:

Finance

We are looking for someone who can provide senior-level financial oversight and succession planning for committee leadership. We require a professionally qualified accountant with senior finance experience. You will have a strong understanding of financial reporting and demonstrable experience in audit and risk oversight. Knowledge of charity and social enterprise finance would be highly valuable, as would a forward-thinking approach to investment strategy and risk appetite. We are looking for this person in time to chair our Finance & Audit Committee.

Technology

We are looking for someone with senior technology leadership to provide strategic oversight in digital and data architecture. The ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences is critical. We’re exploring AI and automation to enhance service delivery. Expertise to guide this journey and ensure our technology investments deliver genuine operational and impact benefits is key.

Public Policy and Government Relations

We require someone with a deep understanding of government operations and policy development. You will have senior experience in government, civil service or public affairs with a demonstrable track record of policy development and influencing across Whitehall.

Strong networks across government departments, particularly Education, Justice, Work and Pensions and the Home Office, are valuable. You will understand the commissioning landscape, appreciate the complexities of devolution and local government and have the expertise to help us translate frontline insights into policy influence.

We’re gaining traction with policymakers on youth violence, employment support reform and justice system change. With the right expertise on our Board, we can significantly accelerate our impact on public service design and delivery at national and local levels.

HR and People Transformation

We need senior HR leadership experience on our Board as we develop our 1,500-strong workforce for the next five years. You will have proven expertise in organisational development and transformation. Experience of workforce planning and talent management in complex organisations is valuable, as is an understanding of employee engagement and well-being.

Selection Criteria

Beyond specialist expertise, we need Trustees with sound judgment combined with the highest professional standards and integrity. Trustees must have strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, including the capacity to constructively question and challenge while maintaining collegial relationships.

Cultural and political sensitivity is essential given the diverse communities we serve and the politically complex environments in which we operate. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental. We need Trustees who understand what Catch22 is and are passionate about our work and ambitious strategy. We move quickly while maintaining robust governance. We need people who are comfortable with complexity, who can hold multiple perspectives simultaneously.

Time commitment

The Board meets four times annually. Meetings are held at our London head office at 27 Pear Tree Street. We also hold one annual strategy day, usually in May, which provides extended time for strategic discussion and planning. Each Trustee serves on at least one of our three Board committees:

• Finance, Growth & External Audit
• People, Performance & Remuneration
• Governance, Risk & Internal Audit

These committees meet at least four times annually for two or so hours. Meetings can be attended online, though in-person attendance is encouraged where possible. Overall, we expect the time commitment to be the equivalent of a day a month on average. This includes preparation time, meeting attendance, ad hoc conversations, induction activities and service visits.

Trustees are invited to undertake service visits throughout the year, as these are essential for understanding the reality of our work. As an example, you might visit a prison to observe our rehabilitative services or meet our youth workers in a hospital setting.

These visits inform better governance decisions and demonstrate commitment to staff and service users. Trustees are also encouraged to participate in key organisational events such as our annual InspirEd staff conference, Staff Awards and strategy sessions. Serving as a Catch22 Trustee offers the opportunity to make a genuine strategic impact on an organisation delivering measurable outcomes for 160,000 people annually.

If you have the expertise, the commitment, and the passion to help Catch22 achieve its Mission 2030, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please click the website link HERE to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full candidate profile details and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close Monday 13th April.