What is a Charity Trustee?

A trustee role is an opportunity to use your professional skills and life experiences to make a difference in a cause you believe in, and you’ll benefit too! Charities need many different types of people on their board to oversee their strategy and governance and will often support new trustees.


Find out more here and access resources about the work of trustees in a charity. 

Trusteeship

Supporting Trustees

Each year, in the first week of November we celebrate National Trustees' Week and host the Hertfordshire Trustee Conference in collaboration with Hertfordshire Community Foundation. We bring together a range of excellent speakers and workshops to encourage best practices for both potential and current board members.

 

If you are looking to support non-profit organisations as a trustee, see below for a variety of exciting opportunities. If you are an organisation seeking trustees, click here to create your account and add opportunities to our platform. 


Our Resource Library for Trustee Recruitment is where you'll find helpful documents, policies and guidelines, templates and other information.

Current Trustee Vacancies in Hertfordshire

New

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 14 Jun

Letchworth Garden City

Treasurer/ Board member

We're looking for a treasurer to do our financial reporting, build our processes and help plan the future of the Shed.

Posted by Letchworth Garden Shed
New

Long term role · Flexible hours

Trustees: Finance & HR

Could you offer your professional expertise to support one of Hertford's most treasured institutions?

Posted by Hertford Museum
New

Long term role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Watford

Scout Team Member

The Section Team plans and safely delivers a quality programme, ensuring all young people can take part, build skills for life, and work towards their Top Award

Posted by Hertfordshire Scouts
New

Long term role · 1—2 hrs/Week

From home

Treasurer for Brecon Forest Farmhouse

To join as a member or trustee of Brecon Forest Farmhouse and oversee the financial aspects of the Farmhouse in the role of treasurer.

Posted by The Brecon Forest Farmhouse
New

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Scout Trustee Board

The Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity trustees, to make sure Scouts is run safely and legally.

Posted by Hertfordshire Scouts
New

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Group Lead Volunteer

Group Lead Volunteer - Leads Scout Group, supports volunteers, ensures safe, quality programme

Posted by Hertfordshire Scouts
New

Long term role · 2—3 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Trustees

Supported Activities is an activity provider for adults with a learning disability looking to build a strong diverse Board of Trustees

Posted by Supported Activities Programme
New

Long term role · 2—4 hrs/month

Flexible location

Trustee - Treasurer

Supported Activities is an activity provider for adults with a learning disability looking to build a strong diverse Board of Trustees

Posted by Supported Activities Programme
New

Long term role · 2—4 hrs/Week

Flexible location

Chair of Board of Trustees

Supported Activities is an activity provider for adults with a learning disability looking to build a strong diverse Board of Trustees

Posted by Supported Activities Programme
New

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 31 May

Hitchin

Chair of Trustees - North Herts & Stevenage CVS

As Chair of Trustees you'll provide strategic leadership to a growing charity in the heart of the voluntary sector and support meaningful social change.

Posted by North Herts & Stevenage Centre for Voluntary Services
New

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Trustee

Disability Watford is looking for new Trustees, and welcome interest from anyone who is looking to gain their first experience as a Trustee, do get in touch!

Posted by Disability Watford

Long term role · 3—5 hrs/month · Starting from 12 Jun

Hertford

District Chair of Trustees

A vital behind the scenes role, our District Chair leads a team of Trustees to make sure Scouting runs smoothly, safely, and legally.

Posted by Hertford Scouts

Long term role · Flexible hours

From home

Treasurer Trustee

The Treasurer Trustee's role is to oversee the finances of HDAH and to ensure the financial control systems are maintained.

Posted by Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline

Long term role · Flexible hours

From home

Chair of Trustees

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Posted by Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Secretary for YOUNG CARERS CREW

As Secretary for Young Carers Crew, you will provide administrative support for this charity that gives young carers some time for enjoyment & emotional support

Posted by Young Carers Crew

Long term role · 4—6 hrs/month

Ware

Volunteer Secretary

An experienced volunteer Secretary role to support us in carrying out our governance responsibilities as a small volunteer led Housing Association.

Posted by Braughing Housing Association

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr 2026

Harpenden

Marketing Coordinator

Working with trustees & members, you will play a big part in ensuring the Society effectively uses traditional and digital marketing tools to achieve its aims.

Posted by Harpenden History Society

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr 2026

Flexible location

IT Coordinator

Working with our trustees and members, you will play a big part in ensuring Harpenden History Society effectively uses technology to achieve its aims.

Posted by Harpenden History Society

Long term role · Flexible hours

Hertford Heath

Join 1st Hertford Heath Scout Leader Team at our growing Scout Group

Help Beavers (6–8) and Cubs (8–10½) discover skills for life with 1st Hertford Heath Scouts. Flexible adult helper roles, training and support provided. Join us

Posted by 1st Hertford Heath Scouts

Long term role · 4—7 hrs/month

Flexible location

Trustee

Feed Up Warm Up is looking for new trustees to help guide the charity’s future and ensure we can reach more people in need.

Posted by Feed Up Warm Up

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Apr 2026

Trustee & Board Member

We are seeking to recruit two additional Trustees to join the Board of Letchworth Foodbank.

Posted by Letchworth Foodbank

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 23 Mar 2026

Friends (support, volunteering, fundraising)

Our Friends of Fleetville group is looking for new volunteers to support fundraising and community events.

Posted by Fleetville Community Centre

Long term role · 4—6 hrs/month

Stevenage

Trustee (Fundraising, Partnerships & Income Growth)

We are seeking a trustee with experience in fundraising, partnerships or income development

Posted by The Living Room

Long term role · 4—6 hrs/month

Stevenage

Trustee (Digital, Data & Technology)

We are seeking a trustee with experience in digital strategy, technology or data leadership

Posted by The Living Room

Long term role · 4—6 hrs/month

Stevenage

Trustee (Charity Governance & Voluntary Sector Experience)

We are seeking a trustee with experience in the charity/ voluntary sector to strengthen our understanding of charity governance, sector practice and development

Posted by The Living Room

Long term role · Flexible hours

Charity Trustee

We offer garden-based activities to people living with dementia and their carers. We are seeking additional trustees as we expand our services further in Herts.

Posted by The Red Shed Project

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Family Support Volunteers, Trustee Volunteers and Fundraising Volunteers

We are looking for passionate people for the following roles: Family Support Volunteers, Fundraising Volunteers and Trustee Volunteers

Posted by Home-Start Royston, Buntingford & South Cambridgeshire

Long term role · Flexible hours

Hertford

Trustee Lead – Inclusion (DE&I)

Carers in Hertfordshire is seeking a Trustee to lead on Inclusion at Board level.

Posted by Carers in Hertfordshire

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 7 Jan 2026

Hitchin

Treasurer of Kimpton Folk Festival

Kimpton Folk Festival is in its 10th anniversary year. We are looking for a Treasurer

Posted by Kimpton Folk Festival

Long term role · Flexible hours

Radlett

Trustee

We have two vacancies on the Board of Trustees for our beautiful self financing historic rural park, an opportunity to shape the parks future.

Posted by Shenley Park Trust

Long term role · Flexible hours

Potters Bar

Management committee member

We meet every 3 months providing the hall's work plan, governance and policy. The committee is friendly/supportive and makes a real difference to the community.

Posted by Northaw Village Hall

Long term role · Flexible hours

From home

CHAIR /CO-CHAIR OF HERTS VISUAL ARTS

Shape the future of this respected arts organisation working alongside passionate volunteers and artists at the heart of Hertfordshire’s creative community.

Posted by Herts Visual Arts

Long term role · Flexible hours

St Albans

Trustee

Trustee for the St Albans Mencap charity

Posted by St Albans Mencap

Long term role · Flexible hours

Welwyn Garden City

Trustee - Fundraising and Donations

Jubilee House Care Trust is a Hertfordshire based charity supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health and complex needs

Posted by Jubilee House Care Trust Ltd

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 7 Jan 2026

Hitchin

Volunteer Manager - Kimpton Folk Festival

Now in our 10th year, we have an opportunity for someone to join Kimpton Folk Festival's energetic and experienced committee as Volunteer Manager.

Posted by Kimpton Folk Festival

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 7 Jan 2026

Hitchin

Advertising & Fundraising Manager - Kimpton Folk Festival

Now in our 10th year, an opportunity for someone to join Kimpton Folk Festival's energetic and experienced committee as Fundraising & Advertising Manager

Posted by Kimpton Folk Festival

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 7 Jan 2026

Hitchin

Stage Crew Manager - Kimpton Folk Festival

Now in our 10th year, we have an opportunity for someone to join Kimpton Folk Festival's energetic and experienced committee as Stage Crew Manager.

Posted by Kimpton Folk Festival

Long term role · Flexible hours

Cheshunt

Group Chair/Trustee

🌟 Lead the Adventure – Become Our Scout Group Chairperson! 🌟

Posted by 1st Cheshunt Scout Group

Long term role · 2—4 hrs/month

Flexible location

Trustee

We are looking to attract new trustees to help deliver the growth strategy for the charity

Posted by Headway Hertfordshire

Long term role · Flexible hours

St Albans

Trustee

Trustee for a growing and successful charity supporting the rehabilitation of ex-offenders.

Posted by HACRO

Long term role · Flexible hours

St Albans

Trustee - HR

We’re looking for a new trustee to join our board with a focus on HR.

Posted by The Pioneer Club

Long term role · Flexible hours

Trustee Board Member

We're looking for someone to join us a trustee for our charity.

Posted by 1st Wormley Scout and Guide Group

Short term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 1 Sept 2025

Ware

School Trustee

Our school is looking for experienced individuals to help with any of the strategic direction, financial reporting, HR, legal and quality of education.

Posted by Ralph Sadleir School

Long term role · 2—4 hrs/month

Hemel Hempstead

Haywood Grove School Governor

Haywood Grove School is seeking new governors - make a difference where it matters most.

Posted by Haywood Grove Specialist School

Long term role · Flexible hours

St Albans

Trustee - Treasurer

Sustainable St Albans are looking for a new trustee for the treasurer role. This will involve overseeing and reporting on the general finances of the charity.

Posted by Sustainable St Albans

Long term role · 2—10 hrs/Week

St Albans

Fundraising Lead

Setting a fundraising strategy and establishing the charity's fundraising needs and overseeing the fundraising for track and new building.

Posted by Abbey View Community Athletics Track

Long term role · Flexible hours · Starting from 19 May 2025

From home

Trustees for a well-established Hitchin Almshouse charity

We are looking for people to join our board of Trustees. No previous experience is necessary, as we give full support and training.

Posted by Simpson's Almshouses

Long term role · Flexible hours

Flexible location

Section Team Members or Trustees

Join a team of volunteers running activities for children and young people. Training provided.

Posted by St Albans Scouts

Long term role · 1—3 hrs/Week

From home

Trustee

Are you searching for a role where you can give back to the community using your life experience and professional skills?

Posted by Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline

Long term role · 1—5 hrs/month

Hitchin

TRUSTEE for Young Carers Crew

Our charity --Young Carers Crew-- is run by a board of Trustees together with a paid Youth Group Leader. We need to find one or more Trustees to join the team.

Posted by Young Carers Crew