Trustee Role with Litdrive UK - Volunteer

Litdrive; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity focused on education in the United Kingdom is seeking two Trustees to strengthen financial governance and support decision-making. The ideal candidates will have strong experience in finance or charity finance. They will play a pivotal role in ensuring the charity's long-term sustainability and shaping its future impact. This opportunity allows individuals to contribute to high-quality professional development for English teachers and tutors.

Responsibilities

• Support financial oversight and ensure the charity's sustainability.
• Membership of the finance subcommittee for budgeting.
• Help shape the future of a values-led education charity.

Skills

Strong experience in finance or charity finance

Understanding of financial oversight and budgeting

Ability to provide constructive challenge

Collaborative and thoughtful

Commitment to good governance

Job description

We are seeking two Trustees for LitdriveUK, a thriving charity providing professional development to English teachers and tutors in the United Kingdom. We are particularly looking for people with experience in charity finance or the financial sector.

What difference will you make?

This trustee will strengthen Litdrive’s financial governance, support informed decision‑making and help ensure the charity’s long‑term sustainability. Their expertise will enable the board to plan confidently, manage risk effectively and ensure that Litdrive can continue to support English teachers with high‑quality, accessible professional development.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in finance or charity finance (essential)
• Understands financial oversight, budgeting and risk
• Can provide constructive challenge and sound judgement
• Is collaborative, thoughtful and committed to good governance
• Does not need experience in education, but shares Litdrive’s values

What will you be doing?

Litdrive is governed by a board of seven trustees with expertise across education, leadership and governance. As the charity develops, strengthening financial oversight is a key priority. We are seeking a trustee with finance or charity finance experience to support budgeting, financial scrutiny and long‑term sustainability. The role includes membership of a finance subcommittee and offers a timely opportunity to shape the future impact of a values‑led education charity.