Trustee - Legal Specialism
Department Trustees
Salary : Voluntary Position
Job Type : Part time
We are seeking a new trustee with legal (and ideally, public policy) expertise to help strengthen our governance, advise on risk, and support our influence in law and policymaking spaces.
You’ll support our work to improve legal protections for LGBT+ people, guide strategic decisions on risk and compliance, and help Galop navigate legal landscapes around advocacy, safeguarding, and survivors’ rights.
Key Responsibilities
Fulfil the core duties of a charity trustee. For more information on these responsibilities please download the attached job description.
Person Specification
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of LGBT+ issues and communities
- A demonstrable commitment to Galop’s vision, mission, and values, including anti-racism and diversity and inclusion
- Good independent judgement
- Commitment to work effectively as a member of a team
- Consensus building skills
- Tact and diplomacy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from:
- Practicing or former lawyers (especially equality, public, human rights, family, safeguarding, or charity law).
- Policy professionals with experience in government, advocacy, or regulatory sectors.
- Individuals who bring insight into legal systems, public sector strategy, or policy reform.
Terms of Appointment
Appointments are for an initial term of three years, renewable for up to two further terms of three years.
Remuneration
This is a voluntary role and there is no remuneration. Reasonable expenses incurred in the role will be reimbursed in line with the organisation’s expenses policy.
Location: Generally, meetings are held remotely online, with an annual Board Strategy Day being held in London.
Time Commitment
There are currently 4 formal Board meetings per year and more regular sub-committee meetings. The board meetings currently take place on Zoom on a Wednesday evening for approximately 2.5 hours. Sub-committee dates and times are flexible.
Other time commitments will include ongoing liaison with the Chair of the Board, Chief Executive and other senior staff, as well as attendance at other meetings, such as interview panels and events as required. We anticipate the overall time commitment being approximately 3-4 days per month for the first 12-18 months, settling to 2 days per month after that.
How to apply
This post is only available to applicants from the LGBTQ+ community as permitted under the Equality Act 2010 as a Genuine Occupational Requirement.
To apply, please complete the application form by 23:59 on Tuesday 30th September 2025.
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