Trustee

to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

Our organisation began 24 years ago to provide people with a learning disability with a voice that was listened to. Now we are a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, diversifying and developing over the years in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability as well as the requirements of local and national government and legislation. We work primarily across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Talkback has adapted and survived through difficult financial times and through the recent pandemic, ensuring that the people we work with continue to be supported using new and innovative ways to offer services.

We are now looking for new trustees to join our Board to help us continue our journey. We are particularly looking for people with skills in marketing, service commissioning, finance or fundraising. We are also keen to hear from individuals with experience of working with and supporting people with autism or a learning disability.

Board meetings are held 4 times per year with an additional session to review our strategy. Most meetings are by video conference, but we aim to meet in person at least once a year. Most Board members will also be members of one of our sub-committees and all Board members are invited to attend activities like our drama productions or sports sessions. You will be offered a full Induction into the organisation and appropriate training.

If you are interested in this voluntary role, please contact Helen Black through Talkback or get in touch here in the first instance, we will send you some further information and arrange a call with our Chair to discuss your interest and skills. The recruitment process involves an application form, an opportunity to see our operations in practice and interviews which will be arranged at mutually convenient times.

Safeguarding

Talkback is committed to maintaining the highest safeguarding standards. As part of this, all staff and volunteers, including trustees, require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS). Given the nature of our work with children, young people and adults with care and support needs the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 .’ Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.