Recruitment

Hours: Approx. 4 hours per month
 

Renumeration: Trustees are unpaid volunteers. Q:alliance reimburses all reasonable expenses incurred
 

Based: Hybrid - Milton Keynes (occasional travel to Bedford and surrounding areas)
 

Term and Commitment: Typically, 3-year term, with possibility of extending two further terms. Meetings are bi-monthly, alternating online and in-person.
 

Closing Date: 18th December, with inaugural meeting in January upon appointment
 

Context
 

Q:alliance is the leading LGBTQ+ charity for Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas. We provide support, representation, youth and adult services, community spaces, and heritage work that amplifies the voices of LGBTQ+ people across our region. After several years of significant growth and service expansion, we are committed to ensuring that our leadership truly reflects the communities we serve. We recognise that our current Board does not adequately represent trans* lived experience, and this gap impacts how effectively we can serve our communities.
 

We are seeking a Trustee with trans* lived experience to help shape the strategic direction of the charity. This role is essential to strengthening our governance, deepening our understanding of the issues faced by trans and non-binary people, and ensuring our decisions are informed, accountable, and community-led.
 

Scope
 

This vital role will ensure systemic change and representation for our trans communities in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. As a Trustee, you will:
 

· Contribute to the governance and strategic direction of the charity

· Provide lived experience perspectives to strengthen decision-making

· Champion the needs and experiences of trans* and non-binary communities

· Support us to deliver inclusive, equitable, community-led services

· Attend bi-monthly board meetings (with optional sub-group involvement)

· Work collaboratively with fellow trustees and senior leadership

No previous board experience is required; we value your insight, authenticity, and commitment to improving outcomes for LGBTQ+ people
 

We’re looking for applicants who
 

· Identify as trans*, non-binary or gender-diverse

· Believe in community-centred leadership, equality, and positive change

· Can think strategically and contribute to Q:alliance’s long-term planning

· Can communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external.

· Experience of working in the charity sector and/or in a governance role (desirable but not essential)

· We welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences.

· We particularly encourage expressions of interest from trans* people from underrepresented backgrounds, including Black, Asian and racially minoritised communities and disabled trans* people.
 

What you’ll bring to the team
 

You will bring essential trans* leadership to our Board, helping us make more inclusive, informed, and representative decisions. Your voice will help shape systemic change, strengthen our culture, and guide how we grow our services to better meet the needs of trans* communities.
 

How to apply
 

To express interest, please email a short statement outlining why you’d like to join the Board to:

chair@qalliance.org.uk. If we feel you’re a good fit, we’ll invite you to an informal interview with our Chair and Chief Executive Officer. We treat all expressions of interest confidentially.