East Park is seeking suitable skilled and motivated people to join its Board of Directors in an exciting and
challenging period.
East Park provides excellent, child focused education and residential care to children and young people with complex
additional support needs, including autism spectrum disorder, physical and sensory impairments, and challenging
behaviours. With the young person at the centre and working with external partners, our work focuses on seeking
innovative, personalised approaches which enable each individual to reach his or her maximum potential.
Established in 1874, East Park’s services have developed considerably over many years and is now a niche and
specialist service provider in education and care and has ambitious plans to improve its campus facilities and
the general environments around East Park.
To help support the organisation going forward East Park seeks skilled and motivated individuals to join the Board of
Directors. As a non-executive member of the Board you will play a central role in developing strategy,
monitoring quality and governance and supporting the provision of education and care services.
East Park seeks individuals who possess strategic vision, good independent judgement, and have the ability to work as
part of a diverse team. We are keen to hear from you if you have high level experience in:
- health and/or social care – policy and delivery
- charity law or similar
- fundraising/marketing or
similar
- charity and/or business governance
Above all, East Park seeks people who share our values and wish to support vulnerable children and young people in
fulfilling their potential, that understand the challenges of the sector, and will fulfil a constructive and
supportive role in furthering the values and objectives of East Park.
The Board meets around 6 times per year for 2-3 hours on a weekday. Although the role is non-remunerated reasonable
expenses will be reimbursed with training provided.