Great Western Air Ambulance Charity - Trustee opportunity
Location: Bristol & South Gloucestershire
Salary: Voluntary – unremunerated
Time Commitment: Quarterly Meetings - The Board meets quarterly, typically on weekday afternoons, with preparation and occasional additional engagement as required.
Job Ref: MC2787 Closing Date: Sunday, 27th September 2026
This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Board of one of the South West's most respected and impactful charities, helping to shape the future sustainability of a service that delivers critical care and saves lives every day.
For more than 18 years, Great Western Air Ambulance Charity has provided specialist emergency medical care across Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset and parts of Wiltshire. Operating independently of NHS and Government funding, the charity relies on the generosity of supporters, donors, volunteers and partners to keep its lifesaving service operational.
As GWAAC delivers its ambitious 2024-2028 strategy, the Board is seeking a Trustee with significant fundraising expertise who can provide strategic leadership, constructive challenge and guidance to strengthen income generation and long-term resilience.
About the role
As a Trustee, you will work alongside a talented and committed Board, supporting the charity's governance and strategic direction.
The successful candidate will bring fundraising insight to Board discussions, helping to maximise opportunities across a range of income streams and ensuring fundraising remains aligned with organisational priorities and values.
You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, helping to strengthen relationships with supporters, businesses, philanthropists and stakeholders throughout the region.
We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in:
- Fundraising strategy and income growth
- Major donor and philanthropy development
- Corporate partnerships and sponsorship
- Trusts and foundations fundraising
- Legacy and individual giving programmes
- Supporter engagement and relationship management
- Fundraising governance, regulation and ethical fundraising practice
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- A strong track record of strategic fundraising leadership
- The ability to interpret fundraising performance and provide effective oversight
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing skills
- A collaborative approach and sound judgement
- Commitment to good governance and the role of the Trustee Board
- Passion for supporting a charity that makes a tangible difference to local communities
Previous trustee experience is welcomed but not essential.
Why join GWAAC?
Every day, GWAAC's highly skilled clinical teams deliver hospital-level care at the scene of life-threatening emergencies. Behind every mission is a community of supporters making that work possible.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to a charity that changes and saves lives across the South West.
How to apply
To find out more and receive the Candidate Information Pack, please contact:
Sandy Hinks Moon Charity Practice recruit@moonexecsearch.com quoting reference MC2787.
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity has retained Moon Executive Search to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third‑party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Executive Search for consideration