Human Appeal is a faith-based charity inspired by Islamic values. Human Appeal started in a small flat in Manchester in 1991 and this year they have worked in 24 countries around the world. Human Appeal aim is to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for their beneficiaries worldwide. 
Human Appeal are currently recruiting for committed individuals to join their Board as a Trustee on a voluntary basis and expand their range of Trustee skills and expertise. Human Appeal has flourished due to the hard work, passion and professionalism of the team and they are now seeking new Trustees to aid their continued development.
The ideal candidate
• Human Appeal are ideally looking for Trustees with experience in any of the following sectors: Law, Marketing, Medicine, Fundraising and Humanitarian or INGO work
• You do not need to have prior Trustee experience but Human Appeal are looking for someone who at least has a good degree of management and governance experience in a business or charity setting, and who is familiar with the responsibilities of a Trustee and the Charity Commission Guidance for Trustees
• Human Appeal works primarily in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and there are International Field Offices in Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Turkey and Yemen so it essential that the new Trustees are passionate, knowledgeable and well-informed about the issues faced by their beneficiaries in these parts of the world
• Human Appeal is currently undergoing a very busy period of innovation and they are reviewing their strategy so they are looking for people who are willing to donate the necessary time and effort to assist with this at Trustee level, particularly over the next 6 months which will be key for the organisation. Following this, the expectation is for your involvement to reduce to Trustee meetings on a once per quarter basis
• Applicants should live in the UK, preferably within easy commute of Manchester, as the board meets frequently
Becoming a Trustee is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the strategic leadership of Human Appeal and really make a difference to the lives of their beneficiaries worldwide. It is a really rewarding position and will also provide you with vital further skills and experience in management and governance.
NB: This is a voluntary position and does not demand any monetary Trustee investment. All applicants must be based locally in the UK.
For further information, visit: www.humanappeal.org.uk/jobs/
For a confidential chat about the role contact Nicola on 0161 225 0225.
To apply submit a copy of your CV, together with a Cover Letter explaining your suitability for the post, to: [email protected]
Deadline: 31 August 2018