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Organisation: WheelieQueer
Location: Remote, UK-wide
Remuneration: Unpaid, voluntary board appointment
Application deadline: 30 November 2026
Anticipated appointment: January–February 2027, upon incorporation

About WheelieQueer

WheelieQueer is a Deaf, disabled and LGBTQ+-led specialist welfare benefits and advocacy organisation, based in the North East and supporting people across the UK, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland.

We help disabled people and LGBTQ+ people navigate complex welfare benefits systems, including appeals and tribunals across different jurisdictions, such as:

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Adult Disability Payment (Scotland)
• Universal Credit
• Disability Allowance (Ireland)
• Attendance Allowance
• Access to Work, and
• other disability-related benefits/schemes.

We also deliver training and consultancy to organisations seeking to improve accessibility, inclusion and understanding of intersectional experiences.

Currently operating as a sole-trader social enterprise, WheelieQueer is preparing to incorporate as a Community Interest Company (CIC) limited by guarantee in early 2027.

We are recruiting two independent founding non-executive directors with complementary expertise: one specialising in Finance & Governance and another in People & Governance.

This advertisement is specifically for the Finance & Governance position.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to help establish the governance, financial oversight and long-term sustainability of a growing, community-focused organisation.

You will work alongside the founder and another independent non-executive director to establish a three-person board, providing independent scrutiny, constructive challenge and strategic guidance.

The role is voluntary and unpaid. Successful candidates will be selected ahead of incorporation, with formal appointment as statutory company directors taking place when the CIC is incorporated.

Time commitment

Approximately 32 hours per year, based on four quarterly board meetings and associated preparation and follow-up (approximately eight hours per quarter).

This is an indicative commitment, not a strict maximum. Additional time may be needed during the CIC's establishment and transition period, particularly for governance decisions and initial board arrangements.

Board meetings will normally take place remotely, with papers circulated in advance and accessible arrangements, including BSL interpretation, provided as required.

Key responsibilities

As a founding director, you will share responsibility for the CIC's overall governance, strategic direction and legal compliance.

Your particular contribution will include:

• Providing independent scrutiny of financial plans, budgets, cash flow, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Supporting the development of proportionate financial controls, accountability and risk-management arrangements.
• Helping the board understand financial sustainability, pricing, reserves and organisational growth.
• Reviewing financial implications of the transition from sole trader to CIC.
• Contributing to governance policies, board decisions, conflicts-of-interest management and regulatory compliance.
• Participating in independent board decisions about the founder's future CEO remuneration and employment arrangements, supported by appropriate professional advice.
• Helping ensure that WheelieQueer's resources are used responsibly and consistently with its community purpose.
• Supporting effective, transparent decision-making while respecting the distinction between board oversight and day-to-day management.

About you

We are particularly interested in people who can bring:

• Experience in finance, accounting, financial management, budgeting or financial governance.
• An understanding of financial oversight and organisational risk.
• The ability to interpret financial information and explain it clearly to others.
• Sound judgement, independence and a willingness to offer constructive challenge.
• A commitment to disability rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion and accessible, community-led services.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a small developing board.

Experience as a company director, trustee or non-executive director would be valuable, but previous board experience is not essential.

We welcome applicants with relevant professional or lived experience, including those who may be seeking their first board appointment.

Accessibility and inclusion

WheelieQueer is committed to accessible and inclusive recruitment and governance.

We particularly welcome applications from Deaf people, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and people with other underrepresented experiences.

The role is remote, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments to recruitment and board participation, including accessible communication arrangements.

How to apply

Please apply by 30 November 2026.

Send both your CV and a covering letter that tells us about your relevant experience, why you are interested in WheelieQueer and what you could contribute to the founding board to jasper@wheeliequeer.net.

Please note that this is an unpaid voluntary statutory director position, not an employed or salaried role. Formal appointment is dependent on the CIC being incorporated and completion of the appropriate appointment and due-diligence processes.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flexitime
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Please briefly describe your experience in finance, budgeting, financial oversight or governance, and how you would apply it as a founding non-executive director of WheelieQueer.
• What interests you about joining WheelieQueer's founding board, and how would you contribute to our commitment to disability rights, LGBTQ+ inclusion and community-led services?
• This is an unpaid voluntary board appointment, with an indicative commitment of approximately 32 hours per year and additional involvement potentially required during incorporation. Are you willing and able to undertake this commitment?

Work Location: Remote