Join Us as Trustee: HR & Safeguarding Lead – Help Shape The Flavel’s Future
The Flavel is on the move! Now one year into an ambitious programme of change, we are looking for an experienced HR professional with a passion for people to join our Board of Trustees.
As our HR & Safeguarding Lead Trustee, you will:
- Advise the Board and Management Team on best-practice HR and safeguarding strategy
- Offer guidance to our Head of Programming and Operations when needed
- Ensure our policies and processes are compliant, effective and aligned with UK employment legislation, including vetting, recruitment and development, and actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion
- Lead on embedding a culture of safeguarding across the organisation, ensuring appropriate measures are in place to protect staff, volunteers and all who engage with The Flavel
- Champion a positive, supportive and safe environment for our team of 6 staff and 40 dedicated volunteers, where all people feel valued and respected regardless of background or identity.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Proven expertise in HR and people management
- Recent hands-on experience in workforce development, culture building or organisational change
- An understanding of safeguarding frameworks (training or governance-level experience desirable)
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to empowering others
At The Flavel, we are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our community. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Applicants should be based in the South Hams & Torbay area, within reach of Dartmouth for regular meetings.
If you'd like to play a key role in shaping the future of a vibrant local arts and community hub, please get in touch for an informal conversation with Chair, Ian Downing iand@theflavel.org.uk.
Join Us as Trustee: Compliance Lead – Help Shape The Flavel’s Future
The Flavel is on the move! Now one year into an ambitious programme of change, we are looking for a Trustee with expertise in compliance and governance to support our continued growth and ensure we operate with integrity and confidence.
As our Compliance Lead Trustee, you will:
- Advise Trustees and management on practical and effective ways to build and maintain a culture of compliance within a mixed employee and volunteering environment
- Ensure our policies, processes and risk management frameworks meet legal and regulatory standards
- Bring special sensitivity and understanding to the realities of working with a small team, where community spirit and goodwill are central to how we operate
- Support management in embedding proportionate, user-friendly approaches to compliance across our staff and 40+ volunteers
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in compliance, governance, risk management or regulatory frameworks
- A pragmatic mindset — able to balance best practice with operational realities
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, especially when guiding others through change.
At The Flavel, we are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our community. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Applicants should be based in the South Hams & Torbay area, within reach of Dartmouth for regular meetings.
If you'd like to play a key role in shaping the future of a vibrant local arts and community hub, please get in touch for an informal conversation with Chair, Ian Downing iand@theflavel.org.uk.
Join Us as Trustee: Community Development and Social Inclusion Lead – Help Shape The Flavel’s Future
The Flavel is on the move! Now one year into an ambitious programme of change, we are looking for a Trustee with a passion for community engagement to help deepen our connections across Dartmouth and the wider area.
As our Community Development & Social Inclusion Lead Trustee, you will:
- Champion our commitment to ensuring The Flavel is a place where every member of the local community feels welcomed and at home
- Build and strengthen relationships with local community groups, schools, colleges and other educational and cultural organisations
- Help us reach new audiences — ensuring our activities, events and spaces are accessible and relevant to people of all ages, backgrounds and identities
- Work with management to shape programmes and partnerships that reflect the diversity, needs and aspirations of the community we serve
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has experience in community development, education, outreach or partnership-building
- Is an excellent communicator and connector, comfortable liaising with a wide range of stakeholders
- Brings creativity, empathy and a genuine enthusiasm for strengthening local impact
At The Flavel, we are committed to building a leadership team that reflects the diversity of our community. We believe that different perspectives make us stronger, and we actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Applicants should be based in the South Hams & Torbay area, within reach of Dartmouth for regular meetings.
If you'd like to play a key role in shaping the future of a vibrant local arts and community hub, please get in touch for an informal conversation: iand@theflavel.org.uk.
