Join the National Football Trust and help shape the future of grassroots football! We're seeking a passionate Independent Trustee to support our mission of developing high-quality multi-sport facilities across England.
About the National Football Trust
The Trust was created in 2021, to allow football to have more responsibility and involvement in the management of grassroots facilities across England.
Its purpose is to develop a national network of high-quality multi-sport facilities that transform grassroots football and provide a range of physical activity and health & well-being opportunities for the local community. The Trust protects the facility assets and reinvests surplus income back into grassroots football to help make the game more sustainable.
The Trust is currently responsible for managing 18 hubs across England, in Sheffield, Liverpool, Sunderland, Newcastle, Wigan, Dagenham and Derby. But we have big plans to grow and expect to have more than 30 hubs by 2030. We are looking for a new independent trustee to join our Board as the reach and profile of the Trust continues to grow.
The Role
Trustees work collectively to ensure that the Trust operates effectively and efficiently; that the Trust’s portfolio of facilities is managed appropriately to further its strategy; and that the Trust complies with charity law and other relevant legislation.
Trustees are required to attend four Board meetings per calendar year. Meetings are held in person, usually at Wembley Stadium in London.
What are we looking for?
Trustees can contribute to the charity in a range of ways. The Trust’s objective is to have a governing
Board with different skills, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that creates a diverse body of
knowledge. A background in any of the following would be particularly welcomed:
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
• Commercial / Executive Leadership
• Health & Wellbeing
For more information, you can request the full recruitment pack for the role via NFT@leisureunited.com.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Trust is striving to do everything we can to ensure that our Board is representative of the communities
using our facilities and is committed to, and value, the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion.
We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
The closing date for applications is: 23:59pm on Sunday 22nd March 2026.
An interview date is still to be confirmed and will take place in person at Wembley Stadium, London.
Due to the expected volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one week of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.