Chair of Trustees

Location: Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK

Time Commitment: Approx. 3–5 hours per month (may be more during start-up and registration phase)

About Us

Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally. Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.

We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chair / Trustee to lead our board, provide strategic direction, and ensure effective governance. The Chair will guide the charity through registration and early operations while supporting the delivery of its mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the trustee board and ensure effective governance
• Chair board meetings and oversee decision-making
• Support trustee recruitment, induction, and development
• Act as a primary contact for stakeholders and regulators
• Oversee compliance with charity law and CIO regulations
• Assist with reporting to the Charity Commission
• Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up

Person Specification & Requirements

• Strong leadership, organisational, and strategic skills
• Familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities (training can be provided)
• Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
• UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
• 3–5 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
• Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
• Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
• Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
• Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
• Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role to: rednallthomas@gmail.com

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.