We are the Royal Air Force's leading welfare charity. At the heart of the RAF Family, we are here to support serving and former RAF personnel and their families across the world. We help people put their lives back on track through financial grants to alleviate hardship; mental health support including our Listening and Counselling Service and Telephone Friendship Groups; and practical assistance such as mobility equipment to improve quality of life. Our assistance enables all members of the RAF Family to live safely and independently. We are also honoured to maintain and preserve both the RAF Memorial and RAF Bomber Command Memorial in London, on behalf of the nation.  In 2023 we spent £18.9m delivering our welfare services, helping over 42,000 serving and former RAF personnel and their families during their time of need. You can find out more about us via our website: rafbf.org

Could you help us change the lives of people in the RAF Family now and in the future by becoming a trustee?

We are seeking a trustee with experience of working in a law firm or acting as a general counsel providing advice at Board level in a large or complex organisation. Experience in working with or advising charities will be advantageous. We would particularly welcome candidates with up-to-date knowledge of how UK law applies to fundraising but will equally consider those with experience in other areas of the law that are applicable to our sector. This role will not provide direct advice to the Fund on legal matters. The successful candidate will join us from mid-October 2024 for an initial term of four years. The role is voluntary, however reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.

For more information about the role please see the information pack on our website or contact Lisa Harmshaw, Head of Governance on 0207 307 3318 / lisa.harmshaw@rafbf.org.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Monday 19 August 2024. Interviews will be held in early September.

We welcome applications from all candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role irrespective of their background, community, industry or protected characteristics. We operate safer selection practices, and this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We reserve the right to close this campaign early if sufficient applications are received. No agencies please.