Appointed Board Trustee (Finance) - The Association for Project Management (APM) in Hampshire, Portsmouth

Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

Commitment: Approx 20 days per annum

Location: Remote with occasional travel

A unique opportunity to join this ambitious and successful Association and bring your professional finance skills and experience as an appointed board trustee to help set the strategic direction of the organisation and act as guardian of the charity's assets ensuring wise and sustainable use of resources.

Our client is the Association for Project Management (APM), a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession. As a registered charity, APM reinvests its surplus for the benefit of its members and the profession. APM delivers education, develops qualifications, conducts research and provides knowledge and resources. The Association runs events, shares best practice and gives people the opportunity to connect providing community for individual members and corporate partners, wherever they are. APM's vision is ‘A world in which all projects succeed’.

The opportunity

We are seeking a trustee who is a qualified accountant to join the board and play a vital role in strengthening governance, ensuring effective oversight, and helping deliver the charitable objectives.

As a member of the board, you will work closely with your fellow trustees to:

• Set the strategic direction of the organisation and monitor progress against long-term goals
• Act as a guardian of the charity’s assets, ensuring resources are used wisely and sustainably
• Provide scrutiny and assurance of APM’s delivery, performance and impact
• Uphold the highest standards of governance and fiduciary responsibility, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations.

Operational management is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership Team, allowing the board to focus on strategic oversight and assurance.

Your experience

We are specifically looking for a senior finance executive to complement the existing strengths of our board. Applicants will be professionally qualified to Chartered level and are likely to be at Director of Finance / Chief Finance Officer level. C-suite experience in commercial and/or professional body organisations would be particularly welcome. Prior board experience is welcome but not essential. Experience as a trustee or non-executive director would be beneficial.

Your skills:

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics and integrity
• Commitment to public benefit and professional standards
• Operate strategically at board level
• Diversity of thought is important in improving decision making and outcomes

This skillset will assist the board in fulfilling its strategic and fiduciary duties in relation to financial planning, performance and monitoring.

Induction and time commitment

You will receive a comprehensive induction, training, and awareness sessions to support your effectiveness in the role. A commitment to provide the time (circa 20 days per annum) and energy required is essential.

Next steps

If you are an experienced product leader interested in a high-impact role, with the possibility of longer-term progression, we would welcome an initial, informal discussion.

To apply:

Please provide your current remuneration details, your CV in Word format with attached covering 1-2 page Supporting Statement in Word format. You may wish to cover the following areas in your Statement:

• Outline any relevant previous experience as a director, trustee or committee member
• What diverse qualities, skills and experience would you bring to the APM Board?
• What contribution would you make to support APM in achieving its vision?

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement in Word format to APMTrustee@TheLSLGroup.com. Applications close on Sunday 15th February 2026. Please note that this advertisement may close earlier than this date subject to the number and quality of applications received.