Trustee
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- Employer:
- PDSA
- Location:
- National, with access to Telford Head Office
- Salary:
- Unremunerated. Reasonable expenses paid.
- Closing date:
- Tuesday 3rd March 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe128973
Description
Time commitment: Circa 1-2 days a month
PDSA exists to support the relief of poverty. Our unique approach to this objective is to offer free or low-cost treatment when owners cannot afford the full cost of veterinary care. We believe that people living in financial hardship should not be denied the companionship and emotional support that a pet offers, simply because they cannot afford veterinary costs. We are the UK’s largest veterinary charity, and we treat 450,000 sick and injured pets every year, across our network of Pet Hospitals and Clinics. Our Trustees play a vital role in supporting the work of this amazing and rewarding Charity.
We are seeking a strategic, collaborative individual to serve as an engaged Trustee and help shape the future of PDSA.
Our ideal candidate is a qualified Director of Finance/CFO who brings experience gained in multi-site organisations with diverse revenue streams, and income of over £50m (preferably over £100m). Or someone working in a professional advisory capacity for Corporate Clients with significant operational scale and complexity, as described above.
We welcome applications from individuals with a strong commitment to alleviating poverty and empathy for our clients. You’ll be a collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with others from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from those with direct or indirect experience of financial hardship.
Why Join Us?
As a Trustee, you’ll play a vital role in guiding the strategic and financial direction of a charity that supports the relief of poverty by offering free or low-cost treatment when owners can’t afford the full cost of veterinary care. You’ll join a committed and engaged Council, united by a shared passion for social impact.
If you’re eager to make a meaningful difference and help shape the future of one of the UK’s most impactful charities, we’d love to hear from you
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com