33 Volunteer roles for the Faith-based sector

Trustee appointments: Treasurer, Chair of People & Remuneration, and Digital, AI & Innovation

Bible Society | UK-wide, with in-person Board meetings | Unpaid, expenses reimbursed

Bible Society is inviting applications for three new Trustees, ahead of a deliberate, staged transition in its governance.

The current Treasurer and the current Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee both have around two years left in post. Rather than wait until those seats fall vacant, the Board is appointing their successors now; each will join as a Trustee, serve on the relevant committee, and shadow the outgoing chair over a planned transition before formally taking on the role. It is a considered approach to succession, and a rare opportunity to learn a 200-year-old charity's governance at a proper pace before assuming responsibility for one of these areas.

The third appointment, a Trustee with expertise in digital, AI and innovation is also required, to help the Board make wise, confident and ethical use of technology in pursuit of Bible Society's mission.

All three will sit on a Board governing a charity that has translated and distributed the Bible in people's own languages since 1804, and is today active in around 240 countries and regions, from Bible translation in the field to a faith and society think tank at home. The time commitment is modest relative to that scope: four in-person Board meetings a year, a January retreat, and committee support that equates to 10-12 days in total.

Treasurer (Chair, Audit & Finance Committee)
You will lead the Board's oversight of a complex, multi-entity financial structure, Bible Society and its trading subsidiary report under separate accounts, chairing a Committee that meets four times a year. You will need to be a qualified accountant with substantial senior experience of financial compliance, risk and governance, and the confidence to interrogate statutory accounts and audit findings.

Chair of the People & Remuneration Committee
You will lead the Board's oversight of culture, people strategy and senior remuneration, at an organisation actively investing in its people. A formal HR qualification is not required, but you will need substantial, hands-on experience of leading people and culture at a senior level, and the confidence to both challenge and support a Chief Executive and Leadership Team through genuine organisational change.

Trustee, Digital, AI & Innovation
You will help the Board understand what developments in AI and emerging technology mean for how people discover and engage with the Bible, and bring an entrepreneurial perspective to new opportunities and partnerships. You will need significant senior experience in technology or digital-led organisations, a track record of building or scaling a venture, and the ability to translate technical and commercial thinking into clear insight for a non-specialist Board.

Across all three roles, we are looking for a spiritually mature Christian faith, the confidence to speak your mind and be challenged in return, and a genuine willingness to contribute beyond your own specialism. Bible Society works interconfessionally and welcomes applications from Christians of every tradition.

For an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Adam Stacey, CEO of Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website, including a comprehensive CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages.

Closing date: 16 November 2026
First stage interviews: 2, 3 and 4 December 2026 (online)
Second stage interviews: 8 and 9 December 2026 (in person)

We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*This post carries a genuine occupational requirement, the postholder must be a committed, practising Christian who fully supports the mission of Bible Society.