Want to join us?
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our vision for a better world and can bring additional strengths and experience to help us deliver an even bigger impact over the coming years.
Role: Trustee Board Member
The Trustee role involves working with our other Board members and Director to set the overall strategic direction for our work and oversee the effective running of the organisation.
We have more than one vacancy and are looking for people who can contribute one or more of the following skills and experiences:
- Fundraising for non-profit organisations.
- Strategic communications (including digital).
- Growing organisations to scale-up operations and impact.
Later this year we will also transition to a new Chair of our Board of Trustees. So we would also be interested to hear from candidates with relevant experience who would also be interested to be considered for the Board Chair role.
Location: Flexible (Board meetings are either held in London or online).
Duration: 3-year term initially, with potential for extension in future.
Commitment: Part-time, voluntary (unpaid) role. There are four Trustee Board meetings per year, lasting 2 hours each, plus other occasional meetings and events.
Closing date: Apply by Friday 9 May 2025.
Please send a CV and brief covering email outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected]
Action for Happiness is committed to diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds.
Read more about the requirements of the role and how to apply.
We're on mission to promote a happier and kinder world. We do this by helping people get together regularly to learn evidence-based skills, feel a sense of belonging and commit to personal action to create more happiness, both for themselves and others.
We’re looking to expand our Board to bring in new skills to help with fundraising, strategic communications and growing our organisation. As a Trustee, you will work with the Board to set the strategic direction for our work and oversee the effective running of the organisation. You will focus on key issues, opportunities and risks and provide guidance on strategic direction to our Director and team. You will help to represent us publicly, enhance our relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrate leadership on our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
In the words of our Patron, the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready-made; it comes from your own actions”. And by joining as Trustee you have a chance to make a really meaningful difference. We look forward to your application.
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