Sands is the UK's leading pregnancy and baby loss charity.

We are looking for two individuals to join our Board of Trustees, to help save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. 

The Board is responsible providing strategic oversight and leadership, ensuring that Sands pursues its stated objectives through its vision and mission.  Each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience, he or she has to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.

Job Description

• To work with internal and external stakeholders in pursuance of Sands' aims and objectives, as defined in the Articles of Association, and to act in accordance with Sands' values and principles.
• To contribute to the Boards' role in providing strategic direction for Sands; setting an overall strategy, approving the business plan and budget, defining goals and targets, evaluating performance and taking appropriate action with regard to risk management.
• To ensure that Sands complies fully with all relevant legislation and regulations including, but not limited to, company, charity, employment and health and safety law.
• To ensure that Sands uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objectives, with funds being used to best and most appropriate effect.
• To safeguard the good name and values of Sands.
• To ensure the financial stability of Sands, and to protect and manage the assets of the charity ensuring the proper investment of its funds.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Sands, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
• To promote collaborative working and communication across the charity. 
• To be responsible for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
• To attend and contribute to Board Meetings and Sub-Committees as appropriate.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience, he or she has to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions.

How to apply

Please click the 'Apply for this job now' button to submit your application. To apply for this position, please provide the following two pieces of information:

• A comprehensive CV, including details of your achievements in each role and details of two referees.
• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the criteria as outlined in the person specification.

We are committed to unbiased evaluation. To assist with this, please keep your application anonymous by excluding identifying information.

Applications should be submitted to  clea.harmer@sands.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 1 October 2025.

Interviews: On or around Monday 3 November and Thursday 6 November.

Please mention ACEVO Jobs when applying. 

For further information, including how to apply please go to Trustees | Sands - Saving babies' lives. Supporting bereaved families.