Vacancy - Trustee (Youth Work)

THE ROLE

We are seeking a trustee who brings strong experience in youth work and is motivated to use their knowledge and insight to support a charitable organisation at board level. This is a strategic governance role, focused on insight, challenge and foresight, rather than day‑to‑day operational delivery.

This role is about strategic oversight, governance and future‑focused thinking. You will help ensure the organisation is asking the right questions about how it engages, supports and empowers young people, and how it continues to deliver meaningful impact. You may support the Board in shaping priorities relating to youth programmes, safeguarding, participation and emerging needs, but this is not an operational role. You will not be expected to deliver services or manage staff, nor will you be a substitute for paid staff or external partners.

We would love to hear from you if...

• You have senior‑level experience in youth work, youth development, education, or services for young people gained in the private, public or voluntary sector.
• You are adept at thinking strategically about youth engagement and support, helping us to improve our impact, reach and relevance for young people.
• You can share your understanding of good practice in youth work, including safeguarding, inclusion, participation and supporting diverse needs.
• You have experience of bringing the voice and lived experience of young people into decision‑making, and can help ensure their perspectives inform our strategy.
• You have the confidence to provide constructive challenge and act as a trusted adviser to the Board and senior leadership team.
• You are motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people who are living through and beyond cancer and comfortable making decisions that determine the course the charity takes.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion, oppose prejudice, and are wholly committed to building belonging and creating a psychologically safe community that welcomes and celebrates everyone being their authentic self.

If you share these values and think you are well suited to this role, but for whatever reason, do not feel represented by anything in this recruitment pack, on our website or in any of our marketing, we strongly encourage you to share your feedback and apply to help us be better.

DETAILS

See recruitment pack for full details

WHAT WE GIVE BACK TO YOU

• Reimbursement of travel expenses to ensure Trusteeship is equitable for all.
• The opportunity to input in to our strategic Ambitions at the start of each business cycle (typically every 3 years).
• Invitation to join our annual Volunteer Training Conference, and other events throughout the year.
• The opportunity to join our life-changing sailing and outdoor adventure trips to see the impact you are making in action.
• The chance to make a real difference to young people living through and beyond cancer.

Do you have suitable experience in youth work and are excitied to use your skills to help the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust achieve its ambitions.

In addition, you will have…

• The responsibility to represent the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust in a positive way at all times.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• The ability to work cooperatively as a member of a remote team.
• Integrity and a willingness to learn about Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.
• The commitment to helping create an inclusive board culture, including valuing diversity of thought and experience.
• Sound, independent judgement.

Do you think you could make that difference?

For full details of the role, and how to apply, please download our recruitment pack!

Please email [email protected], submitting an updated CV, and a covering letter of no more than two pages.

Applications will not be considered without both these documents.

In your covering letter, please include:

• What excites you about being involved with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and this role?
• What experience do you have to carry out the duties listed in this pack, and make an impact to the organisation?
• Where did you first hear about this opportunity?

Closing date: Thursday 25th June 2026

If you are shortlisted, we will contact you and invite you to an interview, and where appropriate, send interview questions in advance.

Interviews will take place via Zoom on the evenings of 8th or 9th July 2026