Independent Committee Members

At YMCA DLG, our mission is clear – for all children and young people to have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

Our work has a particular focus on the needs of children and young people who are vulnerable and at risk . We are committed to transforming local communities across Sussex and Surrey so that all young people and families can belong, contribute and thrive.

We offer support in three service areas:

• housing provision and tenancy support
• advice, guidance and support
• emotional wellbeing and specialist mental health support.

In 2022/23 our services reached over 9,000 children, young people and residents.

With the world changing faster than ever before, we are committed to achieving better outcomes for more children and young people, whilst also consolidating and optimising our resources for the future.

As part of our governance improvement plan, we are seeking Independent Committee Members to join with us in bringing additional expertise to our work aimed at maximising our reach and impact on young lives.

We are searching for people who have a leadership background in the following areas: strategic HR, mental health/therapeutic services, regulated housing and finance.

Our passion and ambition for our work means we are not afraid of taking informed risks and new challenges. We are looking for people who fit our brief and share our values and enthusiasm.

How to Apply

Please view the Independent Committee Members Application Pack HERE

Please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement via email to Sian Stokes, Executive Assistant  [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 12pm BST on Thursday 13 July 2023 

Further Information

An inclusive workplace – We appreciate the rich diversity of our staff and seek to create a culture where everyone develops and fulfils their potential. We recognise the immense value of different perspectives brought by those with varied backgrounds, characteristics and life experiences. As such, YMCA DLG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.

Accessibility – If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.

For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack (link above).

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Should you require any assistance with our application process, or have any questions regarding volunteering opportunities, please email us at [email protected]