Trustee
Job Description
Reports to: Chairman of the Board
Current Direct Reports: CEO
Hours: Not applicable: the role is voluntary, but presence on Trustees’ meetings is required. Quarterly meetings are held in person at Blackbushe Airport, Camberley
Contract: Not applicable: the role is voluntary, but Trustees are generally elected for 3 years with a possibility of extension to further terms.
Salary: Not applicable: the role is voluntary, therefore unpaid. (Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses are available, as required.)
Charity Overview
Aerobility is a leading disability charity, based at Blackbushe Airport near Camberley on the Hampshire Surrey border. Aerobility uses the challenges of flight and exposure to aviation as a tool for improving the lives of those with a disability. Whatever the age or whatever the disability, be it physical, learning or mental, or an injury acquired in conflict – Aerobility gives everyone the chance to fly and participate in aviation orientated activities. Aerobility operates adapted aircraft, supporting equipment and specialist instruction to ensure access for all. The charity also acts as a representative body for disabled aviators working with regulators and the aerospace industry to promote access and awareness.
Aerobility believes that everyone should have the right and opportunity to participate in aviation and work hard to remove the barriers that make aviation physically and financially inaccessible for people with disabilities. With a diverse range of services, including flight training and ground-based education programmes, the organisation works with over 600 people with disabilities every year.
The organisation has a small staff team operating from the main headquarters at Blackbushe and relies on input from volunteers to deliver services and achieve charitable objective. With operations from Tatenhill in the Midlands, as well as a number of other airfields across the UK on temporary detachment, Aerobility is currently developing its national coverage and presence.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on our community and contribute to Aerobility's mission. Together, we can create positive change and build a better future for everyone living with disability.
Position Overview
We are approaching our 35th anniversary, and now we are looking for new Trustees to join our Board, to help build on our success and steer the next ten-year vision for Aerobility’s future development.
Trustees play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction of the organization, ensuring its governance, and supporting our mission to make aviation accessible to all. While expertise in IT systems, digital technology, legal matters, fundraising, or HR would be advantageous, we welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to our cause and possess relevant skills for a general trustee role.
If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the requisite skills and experience, we invite you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
Key tasks and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Ensure Aerobility is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit:
Trustees must make sure that Aerobility is carrying out the purposes for which it was set up, and no other purpose. This means Trustees should:
ensure they understand the charity’s purpose as set out in our governing document.
plan what Aerobility will do, and what the Boards wants it to achieve.
be able to explain how all Aerobility’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes.
understand how Aerobility benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.
Comply with Aerobility’s governing document and the law:
Our Trustees must:
make sure that the charity complies with its governing document.
comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to Aerobility.
Act in Aerobility’s best interests:
Trustees must:
do what Trustees decide will best enable Aerobility to carry out its purposes.
make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term.
avoid putting themselves in a position where Aerobility duties conflict with personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body.
not receive any benefit from Aerobility unless it is properly authorised and is clearly in the charity’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected our trustees, such as a partners, dependent children or business partners.
Manage Aerobility’s resources responsibly:
Trustees must act responsibly, reasonably, honestly, and must:
make sure Aerobility’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes.
avoid exposing Aerobility’s assets, beneficiaries, or reputation to undue risk.
not over-commit the charity.
take special care when investing or borrowing.
comply with any restrictions on spending funds or selling property.
Act with reasonable care and skill:
As the group responsible for governing Aerobility, Trustees:
must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary.
should give enough time, thought and energy to the Trustee role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all Trustees’ meetings.
Ensure that Aerobility is accountable:
Trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements, and should also:
be able to demonstrate that Aerobility is complying with the law, is well run and effective.
ensure accountability within the charity, particularly where responsibility for particular tasks or decisions is delegated to staff or volunteers.
Knowledge and Skill requirements:
Excellent organizational and administrative skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Understanding of governance principles and familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements for charities.
Proven experience in minute-taking and report writing.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Commitment to Aerobility's mission and values, including inclusivity and accessibility in aviation.
How to apply?
To make a formal application, please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
The deadline for applications is the 30th of June 2025.
Interviews are likely to be held in July 2025, at Aerobility’s HQ (Blackbushe Airport, Camberley, GU17 9LQ), but could be conducted online, if the attendance in person is not possible.
We will make every effort to respond to all applications, but due to limited resources if you have not heard within 14 days of the submission of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
If you need any further information or have any questions about being a Trustee of Aerobility, please email Judit Demeter at judit@aerobility.com.
Aerobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in order to perform the role if successful, please inform us when you are invited to an interview.