WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking three exceptional Trustees who will bring dynamic, inspirational and inclusive leadership to the role.

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Photo: Barwaaqe, 19, lives in a camp for displaced people in Somalia. She was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM) at a young age. Barwaaqe is determined to work in women's health and change the story.

The ideal candidates will be strategic leaders with strong skills around stakeholder engagement and income generation, passionate about advancing Plan International UK’s mission to champion children’s rights, with a particular focus on empowering girls.

In addition to the essential criteria outlined in previous pages, we are particularly seeking candidates who excel in the following areas:

Finance Focused Trustee

  • We are seeking a Trustee with a strong leadership background in strategic finance, ideally with CFO-level experience in the charity sector, preferably within a charity with a significant public fundraising function.
  • You will provide oversight of financial strategy, risk management, and audit processes, ensuring the charity remains financially resilient and compliant with regulatory requirements. 
  • Experience in financial governance within complex, international organisations is highly desirable.
  • You will also provide support as required to Plan International UK's finance team in achieving their goals and outcomes.
  • You will be expected to join the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.


Fundraising Focused Trustee

  • As we continue to expand and diversify our income streams, we are looking for a Trustee with a deep understanding of charitable fundraising strategy and income growth - ideally a candidate with experience of having led an income generation team with a significant public fundraising function.
  • Your expertise will help us explore new revenue opportunities, including mass fundraising, high net worth, foundational, and corporate income streams.
  • You should bring strategic insight into donor engagement and sustainable fundraising approaches.
  • You will be expected to join the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.


International Development Focused Trustee

  • We are looking for a Trustee with senior programmatic leadership experience in a complex, multinational charity or nonprofit organisation.
  • With a strong understanding of global operations, governance structures, and cross-border challenges, you will bring valuable insight into managing an internationally oriented charity with diverse regulatory and cultural landscapes.
  • Against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging geo-political environment, you will bring valuable perspective to our prioritisation, decision making and wider work with our international partners.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Commitment to Plan International UK, its vision and purpose with the interest and ability to understand the work undertaken by the organisation.
  • Shares Plan International UK’s Values and Feminist Leadership Principles.
  • Empathy with the agendas impacting children, particularly girls.
  • An active champion of diversity and inclusion.
  • A strategic thinker who can align day-to-day decisions with the big picture.
  • An excellent communicator with an ability to connect and engage with a wide range of people.
  • Comfortable with challenge and debate and able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
  • Trusted, compassionate and empathetic.
  • Commitment to selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
  • Willingness, appetite and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.