Stepping Into Public Life

Service Description

Step Into Public Life is designed for women who want to use their experience, skills and voice to make a difference beyond their existing career or professional role. You may be interested in a public appointment, becoming a trustee or school governor, taking on a community leadership role, contributing to local government or simply understanding how you can become more involved in public life. This programme will help you explore the opportunities available and build the confidence, knowledge and connections to take your next step. Together, you'll explore: • Understanding public life — explore the different ways you can contribute and identify where your experience could make the greatest impact. • Finding your cause — become clearer about the issues, communities and areas of public life that matter to you. • Public appointments — understand the opportunities available and how your professional and life experience could translate into a public role. • Trustee & governor roles — explore opportunities within charities, schools and other organisations where you can contribute your skills and perspective. • Community leadership — consider how you can become more involved in your community and take on positions of greater responsibility and influence. • Speaking with confidence — develop your ability to communicate your ideas, contribute to discussions and speak confidently in public settings. • Governance & scrutiny — build your understanding of responsibility, decision-making, accountability and the expectations that come with public roles. • Networks & relationships — understand how meaningful professional and community relationships can help you learn, contribute and discover new opportunities. What will you take away? You'll leave with a clearer understanding of where you could contribute, greater confidence in the experience you bring and practical next steps for becoming more involved in public and community life.