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Sample trustee role descriptions

Need help formulating a role description for your trustee position? Use our templates as a guide. 

Explore the trustee recruitment cycle

The Trustee Recruitment Cycle helps boards recruit openly, for diversity of skills and experience. Providing information, tools and examples from real charities, we take you through the whole recruitment process.

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Reflect

Identify the mix of skills and experience your board needs to lead your charity.
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Prepare

Plan your recruitment process, draw up a trustee role description, and get ready to engage with candidates.
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Advertise

Create a trustee advert to attract the candidates you want and share it widely.
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Shortlist and interview

Choose the person who will strengthen your trustee board.
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Appoint and induct

Appoint and induct

Formally appoint your new trustee, and support them with a good induction.
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Evaluate

Learn from your trustee recruitment process and lay strong foundations for future recruitment.
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