Trustee

We’re seeking up to four new trustees who can add to the expertise of our Board. We’re looking for candidates who can bring strong empathy and engagement to our work and a desire to bring energy and determination to achieve our mission. As a member of our Board of Trustees you will be responsible collectively for the strategy, finances and direction of the charity.

The successful candidate will bring all of the following:

• Strong empathy and engagement with the work of Beat and a desire to bring energy and determination to its mission
• Ability and willingness to attend and engage actively and constructively in Board meetings, and in conversations between meetings, combined with an understanding of the importance of collective responsibility for decisions reached
• An ability to understand and contribute to Beat’s strategies and plans
• Keenness to support and be actively involved in fundraising activities
• Willingness to make use of their own networks and connections with relevant others specific to their particular areas of experience and expertise

Additionally, based on a skills analysis of the current Board, we are looking for candidates who can bring one of the following attributes:

• A younger (aged 18+) person with lived experience of having an eating disorder or caring for someone with an eating disorder
• Expertise in Marketing including digital and social media
• Finance background and knowledge particularly in the charitable sector
• Knowledge and experience of policy and campaigning

We want the Board to be as representative as possible of the people we serve and we are therefore keen to hear from a diverse range of applicants.

If you are interested in finding out more, please go to our website where we have a candidate pack to give more information and details of the application process. If you have any queries, please email HR@beateatingdisorders.org.uk 

Closing date: 20 March 2026

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying.