The Institute of Domestic Violence, Religion & Migration (IDVRM) C.I.C. is a newly founded, highly specialised evidence and practice institute that produces innovative research and intervention approaches to domestic violence in religious, migrant and ethnic minority contexts. We support governments, aid organisations and community-based service providers deliver robust, effective and scalable programmes and interventions in diverse religious and cultural contexts.
Our approach is guided by a decolonial ethos, grounded in cultural and theological knowledge and relies on genuine co-creation with grassroots organisations, women’s platforms and faith-based stakeholders in local communities. The Institute operates an international network of researchers and practitioners and currently has active programmes in Europe and Africa.
We are now seeking a Non-Executive Director – Finance to join our Board of Directors. This is a strategic, initially unpaid, role with up to 12 days’ remunerated work for time-intensive tasks agreed with the Board. This reflects our early stage of development, having just recently incorporated and started fundraising to secure operational and staff costs.
The role is designed for and best fits someone early in their finance career, keen to grow professionally and build their employment record by joining a new startup or mission-oriented social enterprise as non-executive director.
The role is accountable to the Board of Directors who are responsible for ensuring that the Institute maintains its mission as approved by Companies House, abides by company governance laws and ensures the development and sustainability of the Institute over time. The role holder will help the Board towards ensuring good governance, financial health and risk management.
How to apply
Please read the Person Specification, available as a PDF to download.
If you believe that this is a fitting role for you, please send:
- A CV (max. 3 pages) detailing your relevant experience.
- A cover note (max 1 page or 750 words) explaining:
- Why you are interested in this role;
- What skills and experience you would bring;
- Examples of places where you have demonstrated financial oversight, risk management or advisory work, with reference to startups, the charity sector and non-profit social enterprises.
Please send applications via email to Founding Director Dr Romina Istratii (Romina.istratii.work@gmail.com) by October 31st (extended deadline).
Diversity, Inclusion and Lived Experience
We are committed to building a Board that reflects the diverse communities we serve and centres on lived experiences of domestic violence, religion and migration. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experience and identities, particularly those who are under-represented in leadership roles. We value diversity of thought and believe that different perspectives strengthen our decision-making and help us deliver greater impact.
We ask candidates to consult our Code of Practice and Core Values to understand better the ethos and principles by which we work.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you.
