PLEASE NOTE: CLAPA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and will assess all prospective employees in line with this commitment. See the recruitment pack below for more details.
About CLAPA
The Cleft Lip and Palate Action (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone. Find out more.
HR Trustee
Details
- This is a voluntary position
- Unpaid role, expenses paid
- Remote. Home-based within the United Kingdom.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced and passionate HR and people professional to join our Board and help shape an inclusive and supportive organisation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in HR, people strategy, organisational development or workforce wellbeing, who share our commitment to creating a positive environment where staff and volunteers can thrive.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, developing CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we continue to implement our 5-year strategy for 2025-2030.
The HR Trustee will contribute to all aspects of the charity’s governance while providing essential HR expertise to support and enhance our work. We are seeking an experienced people professional to help make a meaningful impact at CLAPA, in line with its strategic priorities.
How to Apply
Apply via our Charity Job Application Form by 9am on Tuesday 22nd September 2026.
You’ll be asked to explain how you meet the essential criteria. This link will direct
you to an external website to complete your application.
For further information please view the recruitment pack for this role: HR Trustee Recruitment Pack
Contact Claire Cunniffe at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or the application process. Due to the level of interest, we are unable to take phone calls for informal chats regarding the role but can respond via email to any questions.
We request that no recruitment agencies contact us regarding this listing.