Advocacy North East has announced an exciting opportunity for emerging or established leaders to gain board-level experience in a supportive and a well-governed environment.
They are offering a non-executive director and trustee placement with their board with the potential for the candidate to develop leadership skills within a welcoming and structured framework.
About Advocacy North East
Advocacy North East (ANE) is a voluntary organisation with charitable status and a Company Limited by Guarantee. They are a long established provider of independent advocacy to adults in Aberdeenshire and to Aberdeenshire residents who are receiving services in hospitals in Aberdeen and are now developing their service to provide independent advocacy for children and young people too. They support people who may be at risk of exclusion to have their voices heard, uphold their rights, and navigate complex health and social care systems.
ANE work with individuals who may be affected by:
- Mental ill health
- Learning disabilities
- Dementia
- Autism
Their work ensures that people are heard, respected, and involved in decisions about their lives and so helps strengthen the communities that they live in.
Commitment
- Up to 6 board meetings per year (including an annual Strategy Day)
- Preparation through reading Board papers in advance of meetings
- Occasional contribution to discussions and proposals between meetings (via email)
- Typical time commitment: ~1 day per month
What Your Employee Gains
- Strategic leadership and experience in group decision-making
- Governance and regulatory understanding (including charity governance in Scotland)
- Risk management and safeguarding insight
- Confidence operating at Board level
- Experience contributing to mission-led organisational impact
What Your Organisation Gains
- Demonstrable corporate social responsibility impact
- Meaningful community engagement
- Development of high-potential staff
- Enhanced employee engagement and retention
- Opportunity for positive local visibility
Support Provided by ANE
- Structured induction programme
- Ongoing support/mentorship from the Board
- Access to governance and safeguarding training
- A welcoming and inclusive Board environment
Why This Matters
Advocacy plays a critical role in ensuring that the most vulnerable members of our community are heard and have their rights protected.
By supporting a Board placement, your organisation contributes directly to:
- Protecting rights
- Reducing inequality
- Strengthening communities
Next Steps
Advocacy North East would welcome an informal conversation to explore this opportunity further.
Email: caroline.clephan@gmail.com
Phone: 07548270967