Position Description

What will you be doing?

Become a YHA Trustee

Help shape the future of a charity that opens doors to adventure for young people.

YHA (England & Wales) is recruiting new Trustees to guide us through an exciting and challenging period of transformation. We’re looking for people who believe in our mission, can bring fresh perspective, and want to help increase access to the outdoors, nature and heritage.

Whether you’re an experienced leader or taking your first steps into governance, we’d love you to take a look at the opportunity.

As a Trustee, you’ll prepare for and take part in Board meetings, asking important questions to help make key decisions. You’ll share legal responsibility for the charity.

What difference will you make?
the opportunity to guide the strategic direction of a national charity
the chance to use your knowledge to make a valuable contribution to society
the forum to develop your skills and knowledge in key areas including principles of governance, financial management, strategic planning and problem solving

Selection Criteria

What are we looking for?
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and especially welcome applicants from young people under 30. These voices are currently under-represented on our Board. As a young people’s organisation, we are committed to changing that.

All successful applicants will receive a full induction and membership of an inclusive, welcoming Board.

We’re also looking to strengthen the Board with Trustees who bring strategic insight in one or more of the following areas:

hospitality leadership
data strategy, cyber security or business transformation
proven senior leadership in a school or trust, bringing strong safeguarding leadership experience and well-established professional networks within education to support partnerships and strategic insight
Candidates must be over 16 years of age.

How to Apply

All applicants should apply via our website, which requires you to complete an application form and submit your CV: http://jobs.yha.org.uk/jobs/7841469-trustee-board-of-trustees

Our process

Submit your application by 9:00 on 21st July 2026

Applications will be reviewed by the Board Recruitment committee on 30th July 2026

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 7th August 2026 to schedule an online interview, a short call with the Chair or Vice Chair about the role will also be arranged for between 10th – 21st August

Interviews will be held on 24th – 28th August and 3rd September 2026

Successful candidates to be put through to members vote will be contacted before 11th September 2026

Electronic voting for positions will open to members from 26th September to 30th October 2026