Become a champion for those unable to live with their birth parents – become a trustee 

We are looking for two exceptional people to join Adoption UK’s Board of Trustees. We are particularly looking to appoint adopted or care experienced people at this time, as we want to ensure that those with lived experience have an equal voice at every level of our organisation.

As a Trustee, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience within our welcoming and dedicated Board. You will be expected to:  

•                  Oversee the implementation of Adoption UK’s strategy.

•                  Support the senior leadership team, adding value and expert advice.

•                  Facilitate change that promotes the care and welfare of those unable to live with their birth parents, and their families. 

•                  Ensure the charity remains true to its purpose and adheres to its regulatory responsibilities. 

The Board of trustees meets four times a year. The annual time commitment is 5 days, plus preparation and reading time, with opportunities for deeper involvement in relevant areas of the charity’s work. You will be invited to Adoption UK events and the annual conference. The role is not remunerated but travel and expenses are paid.  

We are committed to being an inclusive charity, and we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. Our new trustees will bring a passionate commitment to ensuring adopted people have a brighter future. They will help us to ensure we fully represent the diversity in the adoption community, as well as the voice of adopted people.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect everyone working with us to share this commitment. 

We are looking for two trustees, one who is a qualified social worker and can scrutinise our quality assurance and safeguarding procedures. We will also be prioritising applicants who can add to the Board’s skills in communications.

 As a UK wide charity, we aim to have representation from all constituent nations, and at this time we are also seeking a trustee who can scrutinise our work in Wales.

Please download our information pack for further details