Join the team

We’re recruiting up to 3 new Trustees to help guide Social Bite’s future. If you share our mission to end homelessness and can bring curiosity, courage and good judgement, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?
As a Trustee, you’ll shape strategy, strengthen governance and amplify our impact – supporting a high-performing, values-led organisation.

About the vacancy
We’re building a board that reflects the communities we serve. Diverse voices don’t just improve decisions, they deepen insight, challenge assumptions, strengthen accountability and increase impact. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including those with lived experience of homelessness.

What the role involves

• Set strategy & safeguard mission: set/review strategy and monitor impact.
• Governance & compliance: ensure compliance with the constitution, charity/company law and regulators; maintain clear delegations and hold the Operational Management Board to account.
• Risk oversight: oversee risk management and internal controls; approve higher-risk policies/decisions (financial, operational, reputational).
• Financial stewardship: approve/monitor budgets and reserves, protect assets, and review key financial policies annually.
• Board effectiveness & conduct: prepare for and attend meetings, offer constructive challenge and support, champion equity, diversity and inclusion, and uphold the Nolan Principles.
• External ambassador: represent Social Bite with partners/funders and at events; help build strategic relationships.

Skills we’re particularly keen on (any one or more)

• Finance/Accounting
• Legal & Governance
• Fundraising/Partnerships/Corporate Relations
• HR/Organisational Development & Culture
• Commercial experience (hospitality would be ideal)
• Digital/Data/Technology
• Public Affairs/Policy/Commissioning
• Lived experience of homelessness

Time commitment per year

• Board meetings: 4 standard (2.5 hrs each), 1 away day (1 day) and 1 forecasting meeting (2 hrs)
• Preparation: 2–3 hours per meeting
• Wider involvement: occasional organisation-wide events
• Overall: approximately 4-6 days per year.

Location & expenses
Meetings are typically at our Head Office, 1 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, with hybrid/online options. This is a voluntary non-remuneration role; reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are reimbursed.

Induction & support
New Trustees receive a comprehensive induction (typically one full day) and ongoing training/support.

Eligibility & due diligence
You must be eligible to serve as a charity trustee under applicable law and declare any conflicts of interest. Two references and PVG checks will be undertaken.

How to apply
Please email your CV and a written statement (max 2 pages) detailing:

• Why you want to be a Trustee at Social Bite
• How you think your skills and experience can help us achieve our vision.

Role Description  Mission, Vision and Values

Applications should be sent to recruitment@social-bite.co.uk by 10am on Monday 27^th October 2025. First interviews will take place on 7^th November 2025 via Teams. Second interviews will include a presentation and take place in person in Leith, Edinburgh (4^th or 5^th December 2025).

If you have any questions about the role/application process or have any access needs/reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this role, please let us know via the email above and we will be happy to assist.