Trustee

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[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works at the forefront of the fight against hunger, striving towards a future where no one suffers from the devastating effects of food insecurity. Its mission is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergencies. As a leader in the space, the charity aims to ensure that communities have access to clean water, food, healthcare, and other essential services to support their overall well-being.

Founded in 1979, the international Action Against Hunger network operates in over 50 countries, providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations affected by emergencies. With a vision of a world free from hunger, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] implements sustainable solutions to address the root causes of hunger and promote long-term food security. It addresses food insecurity from a variety of interventions including emergency relief, livelihood programmes, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and advocacy and policy influencing. The overall organisation has enormous impact, reaching 10.9 million people through its health and nutrition programmes, 6.8 million people through water, sanitation, and hygiene projects, and 2.3 million people through food security and livelihoods programmes in 2023.

With an annual turnover of around £30m, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has the ability to drive incredible impact on a global scale. The organisation is entering a pivotal period, with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] setting its domestic five-year strategy in 2025, which places a strong emphasis on diversifying income, growing private and philanthropic funding, and strengthening its brand to unlock greater impact. Therefore, the incoming Trustee will have an opportunity to have pivotal influence over the immediate and long-term trajectory of the organisation.

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Role specification

The Board of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] plays a vital role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring strong governance, and supporting the executive team to deliver impact at scale. Trustees bring diverse expertise and act collectively to provide both support and constructive challenge.

The incoming Trustee will join a committed and engaged Board at an important moment of strategic evolution.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing actively to Board discussions, helping to shape and oversee the delivery of the organisation’s strategy, including its 2025-2030 priorities
• Providing insight and guidance on opportunities to diversify income, particularly through private philanthropy and high value partnerships
• Acting as an ambassador for the organisation, building relationships and increasing visibility among high-net-worth individuals and philanthropic communities
• Supporting the development of fundraising initiatives, events, and campaigns aimed at engaging new donor audiences
• Offering access, where appropriate, to networks of individuals interested in gala dinners / special events and high-impact philanthropy
• Ensuring that the organisation operates in compliance with its governing documents, charity law, and regulatory requirements
• Overseeing financial stewardship, risk management, and the effective use of resources
• Serving on one or more Board Committees as required

Trustees are also expected to engage beyond formal meetings, including attending events, building relationships with the executive team, and contributing to the broader life of the organisation.

Person specification

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Trustee who brings a strong commitment to its mission, alongside the ability to be an ambassador for the organisation.

Essential experience and skills:

• Experience in environments where relationship-building, influence, and trust are critical (e.g. financial services, private equity, venture capital, family offices, wealth management, or similar)
• An ambassadorial mindset, with the confidence and credibility to represent the organisation externally
• The ability to think strategically, while understanding the distinction between executive and non-executive responsibilities
• Sound judgement, integrity, and a collaborative approach to Board working
• Interest in engaging with potential donors on behalf of AAH
• Global and international networks would be of interest, but are not essential

Personal attributes:

• A strong belief in the mission and values of Action Against Hunger
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a willingness to engage actively beyond Board meetings
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• An appreciation of the importance of building long-term, trust-based relationships

The Board is open to first-time Trustees and ultimately welcomes candidates from a range of professional backgrounds, provided they bring relevant commitment to the role.

Board composition

You can learn about the Board here.

Diversity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, belief or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Terms of appointment

This role is unremunerated, and reasonable, pre-agreed domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed. Trustee meetings take place every quarter, running for three hours in London in person. There are an additional four Committee meetings held virtually for one hour.

The appointment is for a three-year term, which can be renewed once at the discretion of the Board.

While meetings are planned in London, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is open to considering alternatives for suitable UK-based candidates.

Process

After we have closed the application window on the Nurole platform, our team of experts carefully assess your application against the criteria outlined in the role specification. We will select a group of the most suitable candidates to present to the organisation, who will then be able to view the full application. We will always get in touch to let you know the outcome of your application.

As the organisation will view the applications without edits, we therefore advise applicants to avoid using ‘see CV’ or ‘please call me to discuss further’ in your application as it may restrict your chances of progressing to the next round. To read more about what to expect from the Nurole process, click here.

Take a look at Nurole guides on how to submit a strong application here.

Interviews will take place in late June, 2026.

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