HelpAge International, a global non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of older people, is recruiting up to six Trustees over the next year. These pivotal roles involve contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the organization, which operates through a network of over 200 partners across 99 countries, focusing on low and middle-income regions.
Trustees will work with the Board and Executive Team to ensure HelpAge fulfills its charitable mission, maintains financial sustainability, and effectively delivers its strategy to 2030. Candidates should bring senior leadership experience, sound judgment, and a commitment to effective governance, with particular interest in finance, fundraising, charity law, and international development expertise.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | HelpAge International |
| Location | Global |
| Region | Global / Remote |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | Unremunerated, reasonable travel and associated expenses reimbursed |
| Duration | Two three-year terms (potentially extendable) |
| Application deadline | 11 November 2026 |
About the Position
Trustees are integral to the governance and strategic leadership of HelpAge International. They are responsible for ensuring the organization meets its charitable objectives, maintains financial health, and effectively implements its mission. This includes contributing independent judgment, strategic oversight, and constructive challenge to support the Executive Team, overseeing risk and sustainability, guiding long-term strategic direction, and acting as ambassadors for HelpAge's mission and values in a complex international environment.
Eligibility
- Commitment to HelpAge International's vision, mission, and values.
- Interest in issues affecting older people and aging populations.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, human rights, and the dignity of older people.
- Understanding of charity trusteeship responsibilities, or willingness to learn.
- Senior leadership, board, advisory, or executive-level experience.
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to long-term decision-making.
- Sound judgment and ability to assess complex information and competing priorities.
- Ability to offer both support and constructive challenge.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and international Board.
- Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
- Willingness to listen, learn, and contribute thoughtfully to discussion.
- Integrity and commitment to high standards of governance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information.
- Commitment to collective responsibility and effective Board working.
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time to fulfill the role.
- Specific expertise in finance and audit, fundraising, governance and UK charity law, or international development and global partnerships is highly desirable.
- UK-based senior finance leader with charity governance understanding is a priority.
- Professional experience, networks, or connections strengthening Board representation in Europe, Latin America, and East Asia are encouraged.
Benefits
- Reimbursement of reasonable travel and associated expenses.
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter
How to Apply
- Visit roles.saxbam.com and use code ABGQC.
- Click the 'apply' button and follow instructions to upload your CV and cover letter.
- Complete the online equal opportunities monitoring form.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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