Careers
Working at White Ribbon UK
White Ribbon UK is the leading organisation working to prevent men’s violence against women and girls by promoting equality, positive masculinity, and healthy relationships. Our work transforms communities and workplaces and makes a real difference in ending violence. We reach many thousands of people, but we can’t do any of this without passionate and highly effective people working within our team.
We’re a registered charity headquartered in West Yorkshire.
Opportunities
White Ribbon UK Trustee
Join White Ribbon UK as a Trustee and help us end men’s violence against women. We are looking for someone who can bring experience, insight, and commitment to our board.
About White Ribbon UK
White Ribbon UK is the leading charity in England and Wales working to engage men and boys in ending men’s violence against women and girls. We do this by challenging harmful attitudes, behaviours, and systems that allow gender-based violence to continue. We encourage men and boys to take responsibility and become allies in creating a safer, more equal society.
About the Role
As a trustee, you will help guide the charity’s work and make sure we stay true to our mission. You will work with other trustees and the CEO to oversee strategy, finances, and risk, and ensure the charity is well run and sustainable. This is a voluntary role; reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
What You’ll Do
Attend six board meetings a year (mostly online) and read papers in advance.
Help set the charity’s strategy and monitor progress.
Support and challenge the CEO and senior team.
Uphold our values and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Time Commitment
Around one day per month, including meetings and preparation.
Who We’re Looking For
We are in a period of growth, expansion and change. So we are looking for people with previous experience serving on a charity trustee board, with an understanding of small charities, who are keen to help us grow and an understanding that we will need to take some risks. We are looking for someone who understands charity governance and can bring skills in areas such as influencing policy makers, campaigning, fundraising, finance, and general governance. You must share our commitment to ending men’s violence against women, social justice and gender equality and be willing to give your time and energy to help us achieve our goals.
Why Join Us?
By joining White Ribbon UK, you will help shape the future of a charity determined to make real change, by increasing our impact and reach. You will develop your skills, expand your network, and make a meaningful impact on society.
How to Apply
Please apply by sending over a copy of your CV and a completed application form , which you can download here. Please email both your CV and application form to CEO@whiteribbon.org.uk.
The full role description is available here.
Closing date for Applications – Monday 26th January 2026 (midnight).
If you would like to find out more before applying you are welcome to join us for a Discovery Session online on Tuesday 20th January at 6.30 pm. Open to all, an Informal session to find out more about the work of White Ribbon and what we do, with a presentation from the CEO and a chance to hear from some of the trustees. For an invitation, please email CEO@whiteribbon.org.uk.
We hope successful candidates will be able to join us in person at our annual Away Day on Tuesday 10th February – please save the date!