Trustee
We are looking for two Trustees to join the Board in 2026, who bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role. We are particularly seeking Trustees with experience in the following areas:
- Higher education
- Finance
You do not need previous governance experience. We welcome first-time Trustees and will provide a full induction as well as ongoing training and support.
Experience in any of Villiers Park’s hub regions - Swindon, Hastings and Bexhill, Norwich, Cambridgeshire and Tyneside – would also be of particular interest but is not essential.
Desmond Bermingham, Chair of Trustees, and Gaby Sumner, Chief Executive, would be delighted to have informal conversations with interested candidates about the role of Trustee at Villiers Park.
To arrange a conversation, and find out more about our work, please contact Gaby Sumner, Chief Executive, at gaby.sumner@villierspark.org.uk.
The ideal candidate
You will join a committed and driven Board of Trustees, who take pride in their support of Villiers Park. We are looking for Trustees who bring:
- A passion for social mobility and commitment to the charity’s vision of a future in which every young person can realise their potential.
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
- A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Willingness to lead according to our values.
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
