Parenting for Lifelong Health
Legal Trustee
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Parenting for Lifelong Health - Legal Trustee
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) is looking for a motivated and socially-committed legal professional to serve as the legal-focused trustee on PLH’s trustee board.
About Parenting for Lifelong Health
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) aims to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. We give parents the support they need, the skills that work, and trusted advice they can count on to protect and support their children’s health, safety and development.
Our parenting courses are developed with families, powered by low-cost and accessible technology, backed by rigorous evidence, and delivered within systems. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012 in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO, Parenting for Lifelong Health was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 8 million families in more than 40 countries.
PLH is seeking a new trustee with a legal background, particularly for UK-based charities, to strengthen its board. This voluntary position is an opportunity to contribute expertise to an organisation committed to improving the lives of children and families worldwide.
This is also a particularly exciting time to join PLH’s trustee board. Our organisation is pursuing a bold ambition to reach over 15 million parents and 25 million children by 2030, delivering a 40% increase in parental engagement in child development, 45% reduction in family violence, and 30% improvement in mental health.
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Role
The Legal Trustee will provide expert advice on legal, regulatory, and governance matters to ensure PLH operates in compliance with relevant laws and best practices. Our leadership team is keen to shape the role with the trustee’s input; examples of support the Legal Trustee could provide include:
- Ensuring compliance with charity law, data protection regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Reviewing and advising on legal agreements, policies, and governance structures.
- Providing oversight on risk management and legal aspects of strategic decisions.
- Supporting the board in addressing legal challenges and ethical considerations.
Responsibilities
In partnership with other trustees, and with the support of PLH senior management, the legal trustee will:
- Ensure that PLH complies with its governing document, UK charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of PLH and support its mission and values.
- Oversee financial stability and ensure responsible resource management.
- Provide scrutiny and oversight of PLH’s operations, ensuring accountability and transparency.
- Act as an ambassador for PLH, promoting its work and building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to effective decision-making.
- Support risk management by identifying and addressing potential legal and regulatory challenges.
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For more information on the role of trustees in the UK, please see the Charity Commission and Companies House guidance.
Desired Qualifications
- Qualified legal professional with expertise in charity, corporate, or regulatory law in England.
- Experience in governance, risk management, and compliance.
- Understanding of the legal landscape for non-profits and international organisations.
- Residency in the UK.
Time Commitment
Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute additional time for strategic planning, committee meetings, and advisory support as needed.
The estimated commitment is 6-10 hours per month.
Term & Remuneration
- The term is up to three years, renewable for an additional term.
- This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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