Trustee Vacancy

Do you want to play your part making Norfolk a better place to live today and tomorrow?

Do you have the personal drive and ambition to help us make Norfolk a more vibrant and equitable county? Would you like to learn and understand the issues facing our communities? Can you help us change and develop as we continue to be more innovative as a Community Foundation?

The continued growth and development of the Norfolk Community Foundation has resulted in the need to identify trustees with specific skills and experience in the areas:

  • Grant making and insight
  • Finance, business and green energy
  • Public sector leadership
  • Technology, AI and systems

As a Trustee, you’ll play an important role in helping us to achieve our ambitions of making local communities thrive and improving the lives of people who live there. Previous Board/Trustee experience is not necessary.

Norfolk Community Foundation Trustee: George Sergent
This is a perfect opportunity for someone who:
  • Has a personal drive and ambition to want to make a difference.
  • Has a desire for continuous improvement.
  • Works constructively within a team.
  • Is enthusiastic with an ability to inspire others.
  • Is innovative, with an interest in piloting change.
  • Is interested to learn and understand the issues facing our communities.

We feel passionate that our Board should be representative of Norfolk communities and so are especially keen to broaden the diversity of the Board.

Click below to download our recruitment pack and find out more about what being a Trustee could mean for you and how you could help us make Norfolk shine brighter.

How to apply

Please send your CV and covering letter to Karen Hutchinson at karenhutchinson@norfolkfoundation.com
Closing date: Friday 25th September 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the Chair of Trustees and the CEO for an informal interview in October.