Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) harnesses the power of technological innovation to scale evidence-based and cost-effective parenting support. Our mission is to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012, PLH’s curricula was co-developed with UNICEF and the WHO and has been tested in 15 randomised control trials with 11 more currently underway. PLH was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 12 million families in more than 35 countries. PLH is seeking a new trustee with expertise in legal and governance matters 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, 65% reduction in family violence, and 30% improvement in mental health. 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. 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. For more information on the role of trustees in the UK, please see the Charity Commission and Companies House guidance. 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 three years, renewable for an additional term.- This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. 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. Contact: To ask questions about the role, or to arrange a meeting with our CEO, or to submit your CV for consideration, please contact us at recruitment@parentingforlifelonghealth.org.
