As we prepare and search for our permanent space, we need a Trustee with expertise in building management, construction, or property law to help us identify, evaluate, and secure suitable premises for our community hub and to oversee our physical environment as we move towards opening.
Key Responsibilities
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Securing a Physical Home: Help lead the process of identifying, evaluating, and securing suitable premises for our community hub.
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Premises Planning & Development: Advise on feasibility, accessibility, and practical requirements for any potential site, and oversee fit out and maintenance once premises are secured.
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Compliance: Ensure any premises meet all health, safety, and sensory accessibility standards.
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Lease/Property Management: Provide guidance on heads of terms/lease obligations and relationships with landlords/agents.
Person Specification
Requirements
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Experience: Background in surveying, construction management, property law, or facility management.
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Commitment: Ability to attend board meetings and provide strategic guidance on financial matters.
Ideal but not required
Why Join Us?
You will be at the heart of creating a life changing space for families in West Yorkshire, ensuring Noa's Place remains a sustainable resource for years to come.
Time Commitment and Term
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The Board currently meet every two months (online and occasionally in person).
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The Trustee will be expected to dedicate approximately 4-6 hours per month to review applications and provide strategic advice.
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The initial term of office is three years, with the possibility of renewal.
Legal Duties of a Trustee
In addition to the specific responsibilities of the Fundraising & Grants role, all Trustees are legally responsible for:
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Ensuring Noa’s Place is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
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Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law.
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Acting in the charity’s best interests.
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Managing the charity’s resources responsibly.
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Acting with reasonable care and skill.
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Ensuring the charity is accountable.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
About Noa's Place
Noa’s Place is a community-led charity based in Halifax, dedicated to creating a sensory-first hub where neurodivergent and disabled individuals and their families can truly belong. Born from the lived experience of navigating the gaps in the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system, the charity was founded on the belief that no family should have to wait for a crisis to receive support. We are building a safe, understanding environment where there is absolutely no need to "mask" or explain yourself. A place where meltdowns are met with compassion rather than judgment, and where the specific sensory and accessibility needs of our community are the foundation of everything we do.
Our hub will offer a suite of inclusive services, including state-of-the-art sensory rooms, a fully accessible indoor playground, and a community café designed to reduce the isolation so often felt by carers. Beyond the physical space, Noa's Place provides vital interactive digital tools, advocacy, and peer support networks to help families navigate their journey with confidence. By bridging the gap between professional services and daily family life, we aren't just building a centre; we’re building a lifeline in Calderdale that ensures every child can be themselves and no parent has to navigate the journey alone.
