Switch the Play Foundation
General Trustee (two vacancies)
Location / working arrangement
Home-based; generally two London and two online Board meetings annually
Salary / allowance
Voluntary / unpaid
Contract / time commitment
Initial three-year term, maximum three consecutive terms; four Board meetings a year plus relevant subcommittee work
Closing date
30 November 2026, 5pm UK time
About the organisation
Switch the Play Foundation supports athletes’ personal development, wellbeing and transition to life beyond sport.
About the role
Two trustees are sought with complementary expertise to guide strategy, governance, sustainable growth and impact.
Key responsibilities
Oversee strategy, risk, resources and accountability; contribute professional expertise; review information and challenge constructively; strengthen partnerships and the charity’s reach; participate in Board and relevant subcommittee meetings and uphold confidentiality and collective responsibility.
Person specification
Priority experience in one or more of safeguarding, legal, HR or the UK sports system. Strategic thinking, communication, independent judgement, inclusive approach, integrity, availability and willingness to learn trustee duties. Prior board or charity experience is desirable, not essential; transferable professional and community experience is welcomed.
How to apply
Email CV, covering letter and completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@switchtheplay.com. State General Trustee and identify your priority expertise, with evidence against the person specification.
Important details
Online interviews 15 or 16 December 2026. Subcommittees typically meet quarterly online and cover audit/risk, people, Champions 2003 Foundation, fundraising and programmes. Induction and support provided.
Sources
https://switchtheplay.com/news-and-blog/join-switch-the-play-foundations-trustee-board
https://switchtheplay.com/wp-content/uploads/Trustee-Appointment-Candidate-Pack-November-2026.pdf
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General Trustee (two vacancies)
Location / working arrangement
Home-based; generally two London and two online Board meetings annually
Salary / allowance
Voluntary / unpaid
Contract / time commitment
Initial three-year term, maximum three consecutive terms; four Board meetings a year plus relevant subcommittee work
Closing date
30 November 2026, 5pm UK time
About the organisation
Switch the Play Foundation supports athletes’ personal development, wellbeing and transition to life beyond sport.
About the role
Two trustees are sought with complementary expertise to guide strategy, governance, sustainable growth and impact.
Key responsibilities
Oversee strategy, risk, resources and accountability; contribute professional expertise; review information and challenge constructively; strengthen partnerships and the charity’s reach; participate in Board and relevant subcommittee meetings and uphold confidentiality and collective responsibility.
Person specification
Priority experience in one or more of safeguarding, legal, HR or the UK sports system. Strategic thinking, communication, independent judgement, inclusive approach, integrity, availability and willingness to learn trustee duties. Prior board or charity experience is desirable, not essential; transferable professional and community experience is welcomed.
How to apply
Email CV, covering letter and completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to recruitment@switchtheplay.com. State General Trustee and identify your priority expertise, with evidence against the person specification.
Important details
Online interviews 15 or 16 December 2026. Subcommittees typically meet quarterly online and cover audit/risk, people, Champions 2003 Foundation, fundraising and programmes. Induction and support provided.
Sources
https://switchtheplay.com/news-and-blog/join-switch-the-play-foundations-trustee-board
https://switchtheplay.com/wp-content/uploads/Trustee-Appointment-Candidate-Pack-November-2026.pdf