Big Hearts Trustees
Big Hearts is looking to recruit two new Trustees to join the Board early in 2027.
- Voluntary position
- Initial 3-year term
- Deadline: 3rd December
Joining the Big Hearts' Board
Big Hearts Community Trust is inviting applications to join its Board of Trustees early in 2027.
There are two trustee positions to be filled. One of the roles is to be filled by an experienced solicitor or legal professional, ideally with some charity sector knowledge or experience.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of 3 years. Commitment to the role include quarterly Board meetings, Annual General Meeting and Annual Strategy Board away day.
Board meetings usually take place at Tynecastle Park (EH11 2NL), with other meetings hosted in person or online.
Person specification
Big Hearts welcomes applications from any candidate who can demonstrate such expertise and skills as:
- Relevant professional qualifications, experience and expertise with Board level or senior management experience.
- Experience of engaging with diverse communities, including people with lived experience of poverty, neurodivergence, mental health and wellbeing challenges, seeking refuge or asylum, and people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) backgrounds, would be highly desirable.
- Senior-level experience working on developing and sustaining new income streams in the third sector.
- Leadership – supportive, collaborative and expert at building strong productive relationships.
Encouraging applications from women
Following recent changes in the composition of our Board, we are particularly keen to encourage Trustee applications from women. We recognise the value that a diverse Board brings to the organisation, including a breadth of perspectives, experiences and skills. We are therefore taking positive action to encourage greater female representation among our Trustees.
Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the role requirements, and all applicants will be assessed fairly against the same selection criteria.
Essential information
- The Non-Executive role is a non-paid position, but expenses are payable in line with the Big Hearts’ expenses policy.
- All trustees must have or be prepared to gain an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role. They must also be eligible to act as a Company Director and Charity Trustee.
How to apply
We ask that all applicants carefully read in full the Trustees Recruitment Pack before applying.
Applications should be submitted electronically by email using the 2026 Trustee Application Form provided.
The deadline to apply is Thursday 3rd December, 12 noon.
If you require the application materials in an alternative format or need assistance with the application process, please contact David Gray at chair@bighearts.org.uk to discuss your requirements.