Job Description

Join the Board of SOS Children's Villages UK
Trustee Opportunities - Fundraising & Finance
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children around the world?
SOS Children's Villages UK is seeking passionate, strategic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As part of a global federation operating in over 130 countries, the organisation is at a pivotal moment in its journey - scaling up income, transforming programmes, and amplifying its voice in child protection and advocacy
Finance Trustee
We're seeking a fully qualified accountant with:

• Experience in charity finance (international NGO experience is a plus) or capacity to develop the necessary knowledge and understanding
• Strategic insight into financial performance and risk
• The ability to contribute to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a positive, inclusive, and high-trust board culture
• Help shape the future of a globally respected organisation
• Contribute to transformational programmes like the Child Protection Hub and global care reform advocacy
• Work alongside a strong executive team and fellow trustees who value innovation, challenge, and collaboration

We welcome applications from both experienced trustees and first-timers. Diversity of thought, background, and age is important to us - so whether you're early in your career or a seasoned professional, we'd love to hear from you.
Time Commitment

• Quarterly board meetings (half-day, with two extended sessions annually)
• Subcommittee involvement (Finance, HR, Safeguarding)
• Approx. half a day of preparation per meeting
• Thorough induction and ongoing support provided

Recruitment timeline:
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by SOS Children's Villages UK, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar and we will send you a link: on Tuesday 7th October, 6pm-7pm.
-Application deadline: Monday 27th October 2025
-Interview: morning of 18 November or 21 November
How to apply:
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to SOS Children's Villages UK on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or fabrice@charitypeople.co.uk
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Skills Required