Trustee – Law, Journalism or Fundraising

What will you be doing?

We are seeking up to three new Trustees to strengthen our Board as we enter an exciting new phase of growth. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:

• Law – Charity governance, media law, intellectual property, contracts, or regulatory compliance
• Journalism – Editorial leadership, ethical storytelling, media standards, or audio production
• Fundraising – Trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, or strategic income development

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight, ensure strong governance, and support the long-term sustainability of Sounddelivery Media. You will act as a critical friend to the leadership team and help us expand our impact.

What are we looking for?

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the organisation
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide expert advice in your specialist area
• Champion Sounddelivery Media’s mission and values
• Support income generation and partnership development where appropriate

What We’re Looking For

• Commitment to ethical, inclusive storytelling
• Understanding of governance and Trustee responsibilities (training available)
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Willingness to dedicate time to quarterly board meetings (remote) and occasional sub-committee work
• A collaborative and supportive approach

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and strongly encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people with lived experience of the issues we cover.

What difference will you make?

As a trustee with law expertise, providing expert legal oversight, you will ensure our co-creation and storytelling models remain ethically robust and legally sound. Your guidance on intellectual property and contracts will protect both the charity and the vulnerable storytellers we support, giving our board the confidence to scale our productions while upholding the highest standards of trauma-informed governance.

As a trustee with journalism expertise, you will act as a guardian of our editorial integrity. You will help us navigate the evolving media landscape, ensuring our stories aren't just powerful, but are told with the technical excellence and ethical rigour needed to influence national policy and shift public perceptions of lived experience."

As a trustee with fundraising expertise, our strategic approach to income generation will be the engine behind our growth. By diversifying our funding streams and building sustainable partnerships, you will directly enable us to reach more grassroots organisations, ensuring that a lack of resources never stands in the way of an underrepresented voice being heard.

Before you apply

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a values-driven organisation shaping the future of ethical podcasting
• Use your expertise to make a tangible social impact
• Work alongside a creative, committed and experienced team
• Develop your governance experience in a growing media organisation

If you’re excited by the power of storytelling to create change and want to help guide a pioneering social enterprise, we would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please submit your CV and a short expression of interest outlining your relevant experience and why you’d like to join Sounddelivery Media’s Board.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.

Help us ensure the stories that matter are heard.