General Trustee
Quick answer
Refugee Biryani & Bananas is seeking a General Trustee to join their Board and oversee the charity's work. The role is voluntary with remote work and travel expenses reimbursed.
- Role
- General Trustee
- Organization
- Refugee Biryani & Bananas
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- This is a voluntary role. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
Refugee Biryani & Bananas is seeking trustees to join their Board and oversee the charity's work. Trustees will provide governance, strategic direction, and support to the team.
What you'll do
- Represent Refugee Biryani & Bananas, raising our profile and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate.
- Actively participate as a key member of the Board of Trustees.
- Providing leadership to the organisation by supporting the team to remain focused on delivering our aims.
- Contributing to strategic direction and facilitating key decision-making.
- Maintaining strategic oversight of board development.
- Occasional operational support where this is requested, aligns with skill set and availability.
What it takes
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Support for the values and mission of Refugee Biryani & Bananas
- Familiarisation of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and willingness to refer to them when needed
- Team working skills
- Ability to manage workload remotely and independently
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
This is a voluntary role. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with our volunteer policy.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, support for the values and mission of Refugee Biryani & Bananas, team working skills, ability to manage workload remotely and independently, good communication and interpersonal skills.
How do I apply?
Interested applicants should send a CV with full contact details and a brief covering letter to Ruhi Akhtar, [email protected], with 'General Trustee Application' in the subject area.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 09/30/2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Refugee Biryani & Bananas's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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