Trustee with Marketing, Communications and Campaigns expertise

An exciting opportunity to make a difference to people affected by lymphoma

• Voluntary role (reasonable expenses paid)
• You’ll attend four Board meetings and an annual Away Day
• Hybrid meetings take place at head office, Aylesbury, and via Teams
• Closing date for applications Monday 9 June 2026
• Interviews to be held remotely on Monday 29 June 2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of a national cancer charity? Passionate, committed and talented trustees are essential to a successful charity. They set the overall direction of the charity and make sure it is run effectively.

We have been investing in our Communications Team to drive social media engagement, grow our PR function and our digital presence and we are now putting in place the building blocks to create bigger and bolder awareness raising campaigns. 

Alongside this we are doing more in the field of policy and public affairs to improve the treatment and care of lymphoma. This is also an area where we want to shout more about what we are trying to achieve.

It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Charity as we continue to invest and grow. As a Trustee, you will play a strategic role in helping us shape this development and increase public understanding of lymphoma and what we do. This role is ideal for someone:

• With senior‑level experience in leading communications or developing campaignsthat have made a real impact
• Who can support a dynamic charity to develop theirintegrated or national awareness raising activities
• Who brings insights into how marketing and campaigns can drive reach, growth and long-term sustainabilityfor a charity

Applications are welcomed from those who display vision and enthusiasm, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, have the ability to analyse information and demonstrate a commitment to Lymphoma Action’s values.

Please download the Recruitment Pack for more information.

Lymphoma Action is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to lymphoma, the UK’s most common blood cancer; we have been providing expert information and wide-ranging support for 40 years. With a head office in Aylesbury, we employ over 50 staff and nearly 250 volunteers and have an annual income of circa £3m. Being a trustee is an excellent way to develop your professional skills, improve your CV and gain real experience in strategic planning. It can be a fascinating and rewarding experience, making a valuable contribution to the charity sector.

To apply

• Eastside Peopleis supporting Lymphoma Action in the recruitment of this role.
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• .Please download the Recruitment Pack for further details about the role
• If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda Shaw lucinda@eastsidepeople.orgto arrange a convenient time. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
• As an inclusive organisation we welcome applications from all sections of society, from those with the potential to make great trustees and from those that will help increase the diversity of thinking on our board. We would particularly welcome applications from younger people, those with disabilities and people from minority groups, and from different backgrounds and experiences.

Lymphoma Action is a registered charity in England and Wales (1068395) and in Scotland (SC045850).