Little Green Pig Request

Organisation Description

Little Green Pig is a writing and mentoring charity for children and young people from under-resourced communities in Brighton and Hove and across Sussex. We believe that everyone, whatever their background, has a right to write and needs a space to create. We believe something special happens when you pick up a pen; we believe that writing grows self-confidence and communication, develops empathy, and builds healthy communities. As well as publications written by young people from travel guides to poetry anthologies, we have created radio shows, soap operas, comic books, a crime drama and our new podcast. We have run 4 innovative immersive residencies in local primary schools and since 2019 we have expanded into  East and West Sussex, starting to develop hubs in both Eastbourne and Worthing. 

What are they looking for?

We are looking for a new legal mind to join our lively, engaged Board.

You will have professional legal experience; you are not expected to offer legal advice, but we would value your attention to detail and analytical ability. You will need to become familiar with the legislation governing charities.

Duties will include role of Company Secretary and managing our Risk Register. Any experience of contract or employment law would be a bonus. Our retiring legal trustee will be around for induction and help with any ongoing queries.

You will like working as part of a team and enjoy making things happen. You will be a clear thinker, an active listener, a good communicator and not afraid to speak your mind. You are responsible and committed with time to give. We will offer support/training where needed.

We celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from people who bring backgrounds, experience and perspectives that are underrepresented in the sector.

We hold in-person Board meetings quarterly in Brighton and have an annual away day. Trustees have actions to work on between meetings. We also hold launch events and would expect you to attend at least one of these a year.