Get emergency foodTrustees and Non-Executive Directors – multiple board opportunities
We are looking to recruit a new Vice-Chair, four trustees, and three non-exec members of either our Finance, Audit, Risk and Governance, Remunerations or Nominations sub-committees.
If you would like to apply to join our Board please complete our online application including an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Role details
Home based with occasional travel to our London office.
Time commitment: Three Board meetings per year plus attending at least one subcommittee (three meetings per year each) plus contact with the Chair between meetings.
Remuneration: Whilst the Trustee role is unpaid, reasonable expenses, such as those incurred in travelling to meetings, are payable in line with Trussell’s standard expenses policy.
We are particularly looking for candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Leading a food bank
- Leading or working in a church
- Digital, AI and/or technology
- Safeguarding
- Managing investments
How to apply
If you are interested in applying to become a trustee or non-exec director of Trussell then we invite you to complete an application by clicking on 'apply now'.
You will be asked to answer three questions which you can respond to either by submitting your answers in writing (max 250 words) or emailing a video or voice note to us.
If you'd prefer to answer the questions via a video or voice note, please enter your answer as either 'Video Submitted' or 'Voice Note Submitted'. Then, separately, send your videos or voice notes to trusselltrustee2025@trussell.org.uk, ensuring your full name is included either in the email or in the file title. Please note that videos or voice notes should be no longer than three minutes per question.
Application dates
Please submit your application no later than 12pm on 25 April 2025. We reserve the right to close early or extend this date depending on the number of applicants.
There will be multiple stages to the recruitment process. For more details, please see the recruitment pack. There will be a final assessment day in London on 29 May.
Please note, incomplete or speculative applications will not be considered.
If you have any difficulties completing your application using the online portal email people@trussell.org.uk and we will do what we can to help you. Trussell is committed to achieve greater diversity and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.