Trustee
Join the Board of Trustees at Pilotlight
Due to Trustee rotation, we are looking for up to four new trustees who want to put their experience to work for a bigger purpose.
We are particularly interested in people who can bring experience and networks in one or more of the following areas:
1. Finance, risk and governance
2. Fundraising, philanthropy and networks
3. Corporate partnerships and business growth
4. Charity leadership and impact
We welcome candidates with different career paths, experience and perspectives. Previous trustee experience is not essential.
Practical information
Position: Charity Trustee & Company Director
• Term: Three years, with the possibility of renewal for a further three years, subject to Pilotlight’s governance arrangements.
• Time commitment: Up to two days per month, including Board and Committee meetings. Some periods may require more time, with further time if directly engaged in charity projects with Pilotlight.
• Board meetings: Four quarterly meetings each year, with two in person
(typically in London) and two online, plus an annual strategy day (extended Board meeting).
• Committee meetings: Trustees will be expected to be members of a committee or Working Group (currently Finance and Risk, People and Culture, plus working groups on Innovation and Impact). All committee meetings are online.
• Location: We welcome applications from across the UK.
• Remuneration: The role is voluntary. Reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
• Induction and support: New trustees will get an induction and ongoing support to help them understand Pilotlight, their responsibilities and the contribution they can make.
About Pilotlight
For 30 years, Pilotlight has been bringing charities and business professionals together to tackle those challenges.
We exist to support charities and create lasting social impact by applying business expertise to their challenges.
Our distinctive approach combines carefully matched business expertise with skilled facilitation, helping charities make progress on the issues that matter most to them.
The result is a multiplier effect: stronger charities, business professionals using their skills for good, and greater potential for lasting social change.
How to apply
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Interviews: week commencing 7 December 2026
Email: recruitment@pilotlight.org.uk
We want the recruitment process to give candidates a fair opportunity to
demonstrate what they can contribute.
Please apply to recruitment@pilotlight.org.uk
• Title your email: Trustee recruitment
• Enclose your CV
• Enclose a short supporting statement explaining why you are interested in becoming a Pilotlight Trustee and what skills, experience, perspectives or networks you would bring to the Board.
In your supporting statement, please indicate which of the four profiles most closely matches your experience. You are welcome to identify more than one.
If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please email us and we can help arrange that.
