Charity Trustee Role
We have a position available on the Board of Trustees.
Trustees are responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance and leadership to the Charity in pursuit of its strategies to fulfil its charitable purposes. The role is varied and provides an opportunity to learn new skills. A thorough induction to the role is provided as well as ongoing training and support from the Chair and the rest of the Board.
For more information about the role please download the Recruitment pack.
If you would be interested in joining our trustee board, please send your CV and a covering letter to the Charity Chief Executive, James Elliott.
Email: james.elliott@uhb.nhs.uk
Post: James Elliott, UHB Charity, Fisher House, Mindelsohn Way, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2GN.Please mark your envelope 'Private and Confidential'.
In your covering letter please tell us about your motivation for joining the Board, what skills or experience you feel you will bring to the role and what you would like to learn.
If you would like an informal chat regarding the role, please get in touch with the above who will be happy to arrange a call with one of our Trustees.
Key dates:
- Applications close on 22 January 2026
- Interviews will take place 6 February 2026
We value the time and commitment of anyone who applies for a position with us and all applicants will receive a response, whether or not you are successful this time.
If we aren't advertising any roles at the moment, we are always interested in hearing from people who are passionate about working for us, so if you feel you have skills in one of the following areas then please feel free to send us a covering email telling us more:
- Communications
- Grants & Finance
- Fundraising
- Administration & Stewardship
- Operations
Emails should be sent to charities@uhb.nhs.uk.
CVs alone are never accepted. All roles require attendance in person to one of our four hospitals in and around Birmingham, UK, therefore proximity to one of our four hospitals is preferable.