About the organisation
Neurodiversity in Law is a charitable organisation dedicated to raising awareness, providing support, and promoting the inclusion of neurodivergent people at every stage of the legal profession. We work to break down barriers, provide resources, and promote a more inclusive environment for everyone.
We believe in a future where the legal profession recognises and values neurodivergent perspectives, provides accessibility for all, and creates inclusive spaces where everyone's needs are met.
Our charitable objects
The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit by:
- Promoting awareness of neurodiversity within the legal profession,
- Supporting neurodivergent individuals within the profession as well as those entering the profession,
- Enhancing relationships between the neurodivergent community and legal professionals,
- Conducting research into the representation of neurodivergent individuals in the legal profession.
About the role
We're a small but ambitious charity working to champion neurodiversity in the legal profession. Right now, we need someone who understands numbers, believes in our cause, and wants to roll up their sleeves to help us grow sustainably.
What you'll be doing
This isn't about sitting in boardrooms making abstract decisions. You'll be:
Keeping our finances healthy: Overseeing day-to-day financial operations and making sure our bookkeeping stays accurate
Being our financial voice: Presenting clear, understandable financial reports at monthly trustee meetings
Planning ahead: Leading our annual budget process and helping us make smart financial decisions
Staying compliant: Ensuring we meet all charity financial regulations and coordinate our annual independent examination
Managing risk: Helping us spot potential financial challenges before they become problems
Helping with fundraising: Writing grant applications, helping come up with fundraising ideas
The need-to-know
Time commitment: Around 4-8 hours per month - this includes one monthly trustee meeting, your financial review work, and the occasional extra task that crops up
Term: We're looking for a minimum 2-year commitment initially, which then becomes a rolling 1-year term subject to the constitutional requirements.
When we meet: We will be setting our meeting dates at the start of the organisation's year (October 2025) so everyone can plan ahead.
Next steps timeline:
Applications close: 5 September 2025 at 17:00
Interview dates: TBC - dependent on application numbers
Next board meeting: TBC
Our ideal candidate
What we're looking for
We need a finance-minded trustee who can keep us on the right track financially while we focus on creating real change. You don't need to be a charity expert (we'll teach you that), but you do need to care about what we're doing and have the skills to help us do it properly.
Your background might include:
- Professional experience in finance, accounting, or bookkeeping
- An ability to make sense of financial information and explain it to others
- Strong attention to detail (because the small stuff does matter)
- A genuine enthusiasm for our mission and charitable objects
What would be brilliant (but not essential):
- Previous charity sector experience
- Formal accounting qualifications
- Experience with charity accounting software
- Understanding of what it's like to run a small charity on a tight budget
What’s in it for you
Why this role matters
Every month, we see the difference our work makes to neurodivergent legal professionals who've struggled to find their place in traditional firm culture. Your financial expertise won't just keep our books balanced - it'll help us scale our impact responsibly and ensure we're here for the long haul.
What we offer in return
- Real impact: See directly how your skills contribute to meaningful change
- Supportive team: Work with a committed and welcoming board that'll have your back
- Professional development: Gain valuable charity governance experience
- Flexibility: We’re a team of working professionals and always work around professional commitments
- Recognition: References and recommendations for future opportunities
- Reimbursed expenses: We cover reasonable costs related to your trustee duties
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