Become a Pilotlighter
Use your skills to change lives
At Pilotlight, we believe that business skills can be a powerful force for good. As a Pilotlighter, you’ll join a community of senior professionals using their time, expertise, and insight to help charities and social enterprises thrive.
You’ll coach charity leaders, collaborate with other business experts, and see first-hand the transformational impact your support can have. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your own leadership, broaden your perspective, and connect with a diverse network of changemakers committed to social impact.
Why become a Pilotlighter?
Make a difference where it matters most
Help charities build their strategy, leadership, and sustainability so they can reach more people in need.
Learn and grow
Gain real-time NED experience, elevate your leadership, coaching and mentoring skills, and work across sectors in a collaborative environment.
Connect and belong
Join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals committed to using their skills for good.
Flexible, rewarding volunteering
Fit your contribution around your schedule through structured programmes supported by the Pilotlight team
Who we're looking for
We welcome professionals from all sectors and backgrounds who bring:
- Senior-level experience in business, leadership, or management
- Curiosity, empathy, and a desire to make a lasting impact
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and learning from others
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, or specialist in finance, strategy, HR, marketing or operations, your skills can make a real difference.
How it works
1. Apply to become a Pilotlighter
2. Meet the team
3. Join a team of peers
You’ll be matched with other senior professionals and a charity ready to take the next step in their journey.
4. Make an impact
Over the course of several months, you’ll work together with your team and the charity’s leaders to help them plan, lead, and grow.
5. Stay connected
Many Pilotlighters continue to volunteer, mentor, and advocate for the sector through our growing network and events.
Pilotlighter, 2024
Working with a charity team gave me a whole new perspective on leadership. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
Pilotlighter, 2025
Pilotlight helped me give something back but I got so much more in return.
Your contribution
Pilotlight is a Charity. Each Pilotlighter makes a donation of £1,795 per year to help us deliver high-impact programmes for charities and maintain the professional support, learning framework, and impact measurement that make our model unique.
Your donation directly funds:
- The delivery of strategic support to frontline charities
- Charity participation bursaries so smaller organisations can benefit
- Training, facilitation, and evaluation to ensure lasting change
Together, we create a ripple effect strengthening charities, developing leaders, and building a more equitable system for good.
Ready to make your impact?
Join the Pilotlight movement and use your skills to help change systems for good