Are you a finance professional passionate about saving lives and building safer communities?
Last year, our 10,000 volunteers helped 3,525 people through rescues, emergency responses, and preventative interventions. We saved 13 lives and prevented countless accidents across the UK’s coasts and waterways. Now we need your financial expertise to help us do even more.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a qualified finance professional to join our Board of Trustees at an exciting time of growth. With a new Board, CEO, and strategy in development, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping our financial future as we expand our life-saving impact across communities from Aberdeen to St Ives.
This isn’t just about numbers—you’ll be directly contributing to building resilient coastal communities, training world-class lifesavers, and ensuring fewer drownings occur in UK waters.
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership
Financial Oversight
Operational Excellence
What We Offer
What You Bring
Time Commitment
Five board meetings annually, plus AGM, strategy day, and occasional beach events representing our charity. Ongoing liaison with trustees, CEO, and staff as needed.
Ready to Make Waves?
This voluntary trustee position offers the chance to use your financial expertise for genuine social impact. You’ll help ensure we have the resources to train more volunteers, respond to more emergencies, and ultimately save more lives.
To Apply: Send your CV and brief cover email (maximum 400 words) to recruitment@slsgb.org.uk with subject line “Board Member Application”
Questions? Contact recruitment@slsgb.org.uk
Travel and accommodation expenses covered. This is a voluntary position with no salary.
Together, we keep people safe on our coasts and waterways, uniting communities to save lives.
