Trustee

X3 Trustee Vacancies

Location: Bradford District (hybrid meetings available).

Time commitment: c. 6–8 meetings per year.

Remuneration: Voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed).

Play a leading role in improving life chances for Bradford’s children and young people.

The Education Alliance for Life Chances (EALC) is seeking two new Trustees to join our Board at a pivotal moment as we deliver our 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.

EALC exists to ensure that every child in Bradford can grow up with genuine, equitable life chances. We act as the backbone organisation connecting schools, health services, children’s social care, policing, and the voluntary and community sector — strengthening the systems that shape children’s education, health, safety, and long term wellbeing.

Our strategic priorities focus on:

• SYSTEMS: Expanding School Health Hubs and strengthening collaboration between health and education.
• PLACE: Growing Act Locally partnerships in areas of multiple disadvantage.
• SCHOOLS: Leading systemwide improvement in inclusion and early identification of SEND through the Electronic Development Support Passport.

As a Trustee, you will help steward this mission, ensuring strong governance, sustainability, and disciplined implementation.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking individuals who bring prior experience of charity trusteeship or governance, alongside a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can offer one or more of the following:

• Schools and Local Authority expertise — particularly senior leadership, SEND, safeguarding, inclusion, commissioning, or system-level improvement.
• Fundraising or income generation experience — particularly strategic fundraising, bid development, or philanthropic partnerships.
• Legal expertise — charity law, governance, contracts, safeguarding, or regulatory compliance.
• Human Resources expertise — workforce development, organisational culture, or people management.
• A strong connection to the Bradford District — whether through lived experience, professional networks, or community leadership.

We welcome applicants from all sectors, including education, health, voluntary and community organisations, business, and public services.

You do not need to have been a trustee before if you have equivalent governance experience — we will provide a full induction and ongoing support.

Your responsibilities

Trustees will:

• Provide strategic oversight and ensure EALC delivers on its mission.
• Uphold strong governance, safeguarding, and financial stewardship.
• Support the Director and Partnership Board to deliver the 2026–2029 Strategic Plan.
• Champion evidence-led practice and cross sector collaboration.
• Act as ambassadors for EALC across Bradford’s education, health, and community systems.

What you will gain

• A meaningful leadership role improving life chances for children and young people.
• Experience of system reform, collective impact, and cross-sector governance.
• The opportunity to shape a growing charity with a strong reputation and ambitious agenda.
• A supportive, values-driven Board committed to collaboration and innovation.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking three Trustees who bring:

Essential

• Prior charity trustee or governance experience
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
• Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and integrity
• Willingness to act as an ambassador for EALC

Highly Desirable

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Fundraising or income generation (e.g., strategic fundraising, philanthropy, bid development, donor engagement)
• Schools and Local Authority expertise (e.g. particularly senior leadership, SEND, safeguarding, inclusion, commissioning, or system-level improvement)
• Legal expertise (e.g., charity law, contracts, safeguarding, regulatory compliance)
• Human Resources expertise (e.g., workforce development, organisational culture, people management)
• Strong connection to the Bradford District (e.g., lived experience, professional networks, community leadership)

We welcome applications from all sectors, including education, health, VCS, business, and public services.

Time Commitment

• Approximately 6–8 Board meetings per year
• Occasional involvement in sub groups or working groups
• Preparation time for meetings and papers
• Attendance at key events where possible

This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Induction and Support

New Trustees will receive:

• A full induction to EALC’s work, governance, and strategic priorities
• Access to the EALC Trustee Handbook
• Opportunities for ongoing training (e.g., governance, finance, safeguarding)
• Peer support from existing Trustees and the Director

How to apply

To express interest, please send:

• A short statement (max 2 pages) outlining your experience and motivation.
• A CV or LinkedIn profile.

For an informal conversation before applying, please contact our Director, Education Alliance for Life Chances.

Application deadline: Friday 29th May 2026

Shortlisting: Tuesday 2nd June 2026

Conversations: Monday 8th June 2026

First Trustee Meeting: 11th June 2026 2pm – 3.30pm