Mission 44 Young Trustee Board Seat
- Organization: Mission 44
- Type: Other
- Location: United Kingdom
- Deadline: September 13, 2026
- Funding: No Funding
Mission 44, the charitable foundation Sir Lewis Hamilton launched in 2021, is recruiting three to four new trustees to its board, and at least one seat is reserved for a Young Trustee aged 18 to 30. Trustees shape the strategy of a foundation that has invested 8 million pounds in organisations reaching over 550,000 young people across the UK, the US and Brazil. The role is voluntary, with travel and childcare expenses reimbursed, and first-time trustees get tailored induction and mentoring. **What you get:** - A seat on the Board of Trustees of Mission 44, with a first Board meeting on 8 December 2026 - Tailored induction, mentoring and ongoing support, with additional guidance for Young Trustees on board responsibilities and governance - Reasonable expenses reimbursed, including travel and childcare - The role is voluntary and unremunerated **What you'll do:** - Attend four Board meetings a year, held in the afternoon in person in London or online, plus an in-person away day in October; the March Board meeting is always in person - Sit on one or more Board sub-committees (Impact, Finance and Operations, People, Nominations, Growth), which meet online - Help set and shape Mission 44's strategic direction and hold the Executive to account - Ensure the charity meets its legal, financial and governance obligations - Represent and champion Mission 44 externally, and attend events from time to time **Key dates:** - Applications close 13 September 2026 - People Beyond Profit interviews 17 to 24 September 2026 - Mission 44 interviews 6 October and week commencing 19 October 2026 - First Board meeting 8 December 2026 **More information:** - Full role description, duties and timetable in the Trustee Recruitment Pack (PDF) linked from mission44.org/careers - For an informal, confidential conversation about the role, contact Fiona Wansborough or Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit (fiona@peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk or ami@peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk) - Apply with a CV and a supporting statement of up to 500 words via the People Beyond Profit listing at peoplebeyondprofit.co.uk/jobs/mission44

