Trustees – Fundraising & Partnerships

Trustees – Fundraising & Partnerships

We are seeking two experienced Trustees to help an international development charity strengthen its fundraising, partnerships and networks in the UK and Europe.

Positions: Two Trustees – Private Sector Partnerships and Fundraising & Institutional Partnerships
Salary: Voluntary, unpaid positions
Location: UK or Europe, with meetings in London and online
Hours: Around 2 hours per week, plus 5 board meetings per year
Term: Minimum 3 years
Closing date: 18th September 2026

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for two senior professionals to join the Board of an established international development charity, bringing expertise, connections and strategic insight to support its future growth.

We are recruiting for two complementary Trustee positions:

Private Sector Partnerships Trustee

You will help grow private sector networks and partnerships, using your established UK or European connections to open doors and create opportunities. You will bring an understanding of how corporate decisions around partnerships, sponsorship and ESG commitments are made and funded.

Experience within private equity, asset management, investment or corporate finance would be particularly valuable.

Fundraising & Institutional Partnerships Trustee

You will take a Board lead on fundraising and income generation, bringing senior experience of securing institutional or statutory funding at scale. You will understand consortium and partnership development, due diligence and what major funders look for.

You will act as a critical friend, helping assess funding opportunities and supporting effective go/no-go decisions.

Both Trustees will contribute to Board discussions, provide strategic challenge and support the organisation through their expertise and networks.

About you

We are looking for two people who can bring senior-level experience in one of these areas:

• Private sector partnerships, investment, finance or corporate networks
• Institutional fundraising, statutory funding, consortia or international development partnerships

You will be willing to use your experience and networks to make introductions, build relationships and support the charity's ambitions.

Knowledge of Zambia or Sub-Saharan Africa would also be useful.

About the organisation

The charity trains young people from disadvantaged communities in Zambia in construction and life skills, helping them build sustainable livelihoods and brighter futures.

Since 2007, it has trained more than 2,500 people and built over 60 schools and clinics, benefiting more than 400,000 Zambians.

This is an opportunity to use your professional expertise at Board level while contributing to an organisation creating long-term opportunities for young people and communities in Zambia.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trustee, Fundraising Trustee, Partnerships Trustee, Corporate Partnerships Trustee, Institutional Funding Trustee, Income Generation Trustee, Board Member, Non-Executive Director, Institutional Funding Director, Corporate Partnerships Director, Fundraising Director, Head of Institutional Funding, Head of Partnerships, Major Partnerships Lead or International Development Trustee.