Spark Inside Request

Spark Inside Request

Organisation Description

We pioneered coaching in prisons, showing the value of coaching to change lives and systems. We use coaching to unlock the potential of individuals and drive culture change in the criminal justice system so that rehabilitation is possible. We are one of the first organisations to take life coaching to people living and working in prison and to use systems coaching to bring together staff and prisoners in UK prisons. Our expert coaches are qualified and trained professionals. In addition to developing and delivering innovative coaching programmes, we are also committed to working with parliamentarians and government officials to influence criminal justice policy, and
shift the perception of people in prison, platforming their voices and highlighting their unlocked potential.

What are they looking for?

Spark Inside is seeking three new trustees to join our diverse and skilled Board. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, in particular people with lived experience of the justice system. We especially welcome applications from those from Black and minoritised communities, and from first-time trustees. The term of office is three years, renewable once. Following a skills audit, we are particularly interested in recruiting trustees with skills and experience in the following areas: • Direct experience of senior team/executive leadership in the charitable sector • Expertise in policy, research or practice to support better outcomes for young Black men in the criminal justice system • Financial skills, with a commitment to join our Finance Committee If selected to join our Board of Trustees, you will be expected to attend: • Four board meetings annually in person (held quarterly on a weekday evening, in Central London) • One annual Board away day in person • Four sub-committee meetings online (optional) • Key induction meetings including an in person event on afternoon of 13 November The total time commitment for trustees is expected to be around one day per month. This is an unpaid, voluntary post with travel expenses reimbursed.