TRUSTEE – PR & COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Location: UK-wide (board meetings held quarterly, hybrid format)
Type: Voluntary

About Springboard

• Springboard is a UK-based charity founded in 1990 with a mission to futureproof the hospitality and tourism talent pipeline.
• They do this by promoting the sector as a great place to work, attracting new talent and supporting unemployed and disadvantaged people into sustainable careers.
• Each year, they support over 5,000 people into work, train thousands through employability programmes and engage tens of thousands of students through their education work.

The role

• Springboard is seeking a new trustee with senior-level experience in PR and communications to join their Board.
• This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity’s strategic direction and champion its messaging at a pivotal time for the organisation and the sector.
• You will provide strategic oversight and expert advice to the executive team on brand, campaigns, digital, content, PR and stakeholder engagement.
• You’ll support their ambition to strengthen Springboard’s brand recognition, refine their messaging and help bring to life the human impact of our work - changing lives and unlocking the potential of hospitality careers.

What they’re looking for

• A senior communications or PR professional with experience in brand development, strategic communications, digital campaigns or media engagement.
• Experience in the hospitality sector would be a distinct advantage.
• Charity experience is welcome but not essential.
• Most importantly, we want someone passionate about our mission and committed to helping us grow our profile and impact.

Trustee Commitment

• The Board meets quarterly (hybrid), with occasional subcommittee and strategic meetings.
• Trustees are expected to support Springboard with insight, networks and advocacy between meetings.