Lister Steps in Old Swan, Liverpool completed a £4m heritage restoration project of The Old Library in 2020. Since then it has been consolidating its activities and building a firm base within the community, utilising this historic building and ensuring it remains a community asset for many years to come. As we move into this next period, we have a number of vacancies available to strengthen our Board of Trustees.
Current vacancies:
CEO- We’re looking for our next CEO Lister Steps at The Old Library is recruiting a new Chief Executive Officer and we would love your help in spreading the word.
This is an exciting opportunity for a values-led leader to shape the next chapter for Lister Steps — building on our nearly thirty-year history of delivering high-quality services and outcomes for the people of Liverpool 13 and beyond.
About the role The CEO will work closely with our refreshed board of trustees to lead the organisation into a bold new era. The successful candidate will bring strong strategic and leadership skills, a proven track record in fundraising and financial management, and a genuine commitment to community-led change. See link to full job description below.
Lister Steps at The Old Library CEO Job Description
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th October 2026.
Chair of Board of Trustees- Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for making a tangible difference right here in our community? Our community charity is seeking an exceptional individual to step into the pivotal role of Chair of our Board of Trustees.
As Chair, you will be the guiding force, leading our dedicated Board, championing our mission, and ensuring robust governance and strategic oversight. Your expertise will be crucial in steering our charity through exciting growth, including the implementation of our latest Business Plan, and ensuring we remain responsive and effective in meeting community needs.
If you are an inspirational communicator, a collaborative decision-maker, and possess the vision to drive positive change, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to apply your professional skills to a deeply rewarding cause, leaving a lasting legacy.
Trustees: We are looking to recruit enthusiastic people who have the time and commitment to work with the Members of the Board to drive the charity forwards. We are looking for people in particular with experience of:
- Childcare
- Sales and Marketing
- Social Enterprise
- Community Work
- Human Resources.
We are particularly interested in recruiting parents and local people who attend our services, people with disabilities, and from different ethnic backgrounds, all of whom are currently under- represented on the Board.
Trustees are asked to commit to a minimum two year term on the board, and we anticipate this role would equate to between 2-5 hours per month depending on availability. Please note that trustees are required to be registered with Ofsted and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Please direct any questions to trustee@tol.org.uk