Charity Trustee Recruitment

Empowering charities with experienced, passionate Trustees to shape vision, strengthen governance, and drive long-lasting positive impact in the communities they serve.

Introduction to Trustee Recruitment

At Prospectus, we recognise that trustees are the cornerstone of any successful charity or not-for-profit organisation. Our Charity Trustee Recruitment service is dedicated to helping you find individuals who align with your values, share your vision, and have the expertise to guide your organisation’s future. With decades of experience in the not-for-profit sector, we bring a tailored approach to trustee recruitment.

Our Approach to Trustee Recruitment

We take a personalised approach to trustee recruitment, understanding your unique needs, challenges, and goals. Our recruitment process involves a deep dive into your organisation’s mission and culture, ensuring that every candidate has both the skills and the passion to contribute meaningfully. Whether you need trustees with experience in finance, governance, advocacy, or sector-specific expertise, we provide access to a diverse network of potential candidates.

Trustee Recruitment Resources

Board member interview questions and scoring card

Need help with the interview process for your Board member recruitment?
We have example questions and a scoring card to help.

Example job descriptions for Board roles

Need help with writing job descriptions for your Board member recruitment?
Take a look at our Chair, Treasurer and Trustee job description templates here.

Trustee Recruitment Team

Example appointments

Connect with a Board Recruitment Expert

Our specialist teams work with a diverse range of charities, trusts and foundations, membership bodies, universities and social enterprises to source and place exceptional candidates across the UK.

Board Recruitment Team ready to help you


  • Working with Prospectus was smooth and clear. They are very responsive. We had the right candidates for interview, saving us a lot of time in shortlisting
    Patricia Conti
    Creative and Brand Manager at Versus Arthritis

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Education For Health

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Chair

  • Location: Warwickshire / Hybrid
  • Type: Leadership and Board
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  • Salary: Unremunerated, with travel expenses paid
  • Closing Date: 17 May 2026 23:59:59
Education for Health  Chair  Education for Health is a dynamic UK based health care charity. Their mission is to improve health outcomes for people with long term conditions by providing high quality education to the people […]
Closing Date: 17 May 2026 23:59:59
GLEN - Gambling Lived Experience Network

Job #194682

Chair

  • Location: UK-wide, with national travel expected
  • Type: Leadership and Board
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  • Salary: Unremunerated, though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
  • Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026 23:59:59

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Gambling Lived Experience Network (GLEN)
Unremunerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
UK-wide | Approx. 1–2 days per month

The Gambling Lived Experience Network (GLEN) is seeking an inspirational and […]

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026 23:59:59
Premier League Foundation

Job #194608

Trustees

  • Location: Remote, with travel to London for board meetings
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #194608
  • Salary: Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid
  • Closing Date: 31 May 2026 23:59:59

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Board of Trustees at one of the world’s largest sporting charities, making a meaningful difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people each year. Established in 2010, the Premier […]

Closing Date: 31 May 2026 23:59:59
UK Community Foundations

Job #194336

Chair

  • Location: UK-wide,  Access to London  
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #194336
  • Salary: Voluntary, expenses paid 
  • Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026 23:59:59

UK Community Foundations (UKCF) bring together community foundations across the UK, connecting philanthropy with local knowledge to strengthen communities and improve lives. 

Through 47 accredited community foundations covering every […]

Closing Date: 02 Jun 2026 23:59:59
London School Of Economics And Political Science Students' Union

Job #194461

Lay Trustee

  • Location: London (Hybrid)
  • Type: Leadership and Board
  • Job #194461
  • Salary: Voluntary
  • Closing Soon: 10 May 2026 23:59:59

The London School of Economics and Political Science Students’ Union (LSESU) is a high-profile, student-led charity representing and supporting over 11,000 students at one of the world’s leading social science institutions.  Our aim […]

Closing Soon: 10 May 2026 23:59:59