Secretary Trustee - Unseen Expeditions UK CIO

Location

Fully flexible / Remote – open to applicants anywhere in the UK

Time Commitment

Approx. 2–4 hours per month (may be more during start-up and registration phase)

About Us

Unseen Expeditions UK is a newly forming Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) supporting mission-led charities and expedition projects across the UK and internationally.

Our flagship initiative, The Unseen Mile, is a 4.5-year journey covering 25,000 miles across 37 countries. Through this and future projects, we aim to inspire, raise awareness for important causes, and share unique storytelling and learning experiences from the field.

We are currently recruiting our initial trustee board to help launch and register the charity.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Secretary / Trustee to join our board and ensure strong governance. The Secretary will help the charity meet its legal and regulatory responsibilities while supporting the delivery of its mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records of trustee meetings and decisions
• Ensure compliance with charity law and CIO regulations
• Support trustee recruitment, induction, and governance processes
• Act as a point of contact for official communications
• Assist with reporting to the Charity Commission
• Help guide the charity through its registration and initial set-up

Person Specification & Requirements

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities (training can be provided)
• Commitment to the mission and values of Unseen Expeditions and its partnered charities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a small, remote trustee team
• Comfortable working remotely and communicating online with a UK-wide board
• UK-based (required for legal trustee responsibilities)
• 2–4 hours per month commitment (more during start-up if possible)
• Basic tools for communication (email, phone, video calls)

What You’ll Gain

• Opportunity to shape and govern a new, high-profile charity from launch
• Hands-on experience in charity leadership and governance
• Contribution to awareness-raising and adventure-led impact projects
• Recognition for your role in mission-driven initiatives, including The Unseen Mile and future projects
• Flexible, fully remote role within a passionate, purpose-driven team