Board Trustee

Organisation: Special Olympics Great Britain
Salary: 0
Location: Remote
Contract type: Volunteer
Closing date: 29 August 2025
Job Description: Special Olympics GB is actively recruiting passionate, experienced, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees.
Our Trustees play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring we continue to create opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Great Britain to thrive — both on and off the field of play. For further information on the role please click here https://www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk/news/4305778/could-you-help-shape-the-future-of-special-olympics-gb-
How to apply: To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to join the Special Olympics GB Board. It is important that all prospective candidates understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Referring to the role description, please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role. Generic letters will not be considered. Please also include your CV and send with your covering letter to recruitment@sogb.org.uk with the email title stating SOGB Trustee – (Insert specific role) If you have challenges with written communication, please call Michelle King, Operations Support Officer on 07455 874140 to discuss alternative application options for you. Queries If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about these roles, require any further information or have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact Vanessa Snell, Director of Operations vanessa.snell@sogb.org.uk or recruitment@sogb.org.uk Safer Recruitment Special Olympics GB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidates will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS/PVG check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve an enhanced disclosure and membership of the DBS Update Service. Equal Opportunities Special Olympics GB is committed to and promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the role requirements to apply. Other We request no contact from agencies. For more information on Special Olympics GB please visit www.specialolympicsgb.org.uk