Work for Disability Snowsport UK
About Disability Snowsport UK (DSUK)Disability Snowsport UK’s vision is of mountains and ski slopes free from barriers, where disabled people can learn and take part alongside family, friends and peers.
Our Mission: To make snowsport accessible for everyone; regardless of disability, injury or experience. We work to remove the barriers to taking part so that disabled children and adults, and their families can enjoy the freedom, independence and the physical and wellbeing benefits of skiing and snowboarding, and related activities.
We do this by:
· Providing expert adaptive teaching for individuals, families and groups across the UK
· Providing holidays and activities in the UK and worldwide
· Providing social and recreational skiing groups
· Working with governing bodies, training organisations and partners to widen access, increase awareness and share knowledge
Our Mission: To make snowsport accessible for everyone; regardless of disability, injury or experience. We work to remove the barriers to taking part so that disabled children and adults, and their families can enjoy the freedom, independence and the physical and wellbeing benefits of skiing and snowboarding, and related activities.
We do this by:
· Providing expert adaptive teaching for individuals, families and groups across the UK
· Providing holidays and activities in the UK and worldwide
· Providing social and recreational skiing groups
· Working with governing bodies, training organisations and partners to widen access, increase awareness and share knowledge
Current Vacancies
Trustee
Role: Trustee with legal experience
Location: Home based
Hours: 8 meetings per year, in the evening
Salary: unremunerated
Location: Home based
Hours: 8 meetings per year, in the evening
Salary: unremunerated
Key responsibilities
The role of the Trustee with DSUK is to ensure that the activities of the charity support its purpose and serve the interests of its beneficiaries. Trustees provide strategic guidance, governance and oversight o fmanagement, ensuring the organisation is accountable and acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the CEO. Trustees are there to protect the charity’s assets both physical and reputational. They make sure resources are managed responsibly and that the charity is run sustainably.
Currently an active board of 11, we are forward planning for routine board member rotation in the coming year. To complement our existing board and support our strategic direction, we are looking for a new trustee with legal experience to replace an outgoing trustee. This is a trustee role, not a role as DSUK’s legal adviser.
The trustee will help the Board identify legal and governance issues and understand when external legal advice may be needed. We are also looking for this candidate to fill the role of Company Secretary.
Experience
We are looking for someone with in-house or private practice legal experience, in particular with a focus on governance, regulation, compliance, the public sector, the third sector, or a related field. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be helpful but not essential if you have additional relevant experience:
· Charity l aw
· Corporate or charity governance
· Contract law
· Employment law
· Property
· Privacy Regulatory compliance
· Risk management
· Safeguarding, data protection or information governance
· Dispute resolution
Previous board experience would be welcome but is not essential.
The role of the Trustee with DSUK is to ensure that the activities of the charity support its purpose and serve the interests of its beneficiaries. Trustees provide strategic guidance, governance and oversight o fmanagement, ensuring the organisation is accountable and acting as a ‘critical friend’ to the CEO. Trustees are there to protect the charity’s assets both physical and reputational. They make sure resources are managed responsibly and that the charity is run sustainably.
Currently an active board of 11, we are forward planning for routine board member rotation in the coming year. To complement our existing board and support our strategic direction, we are looking for a new trustee with legal experience to replace an outgoing trustee. This is a trustee role, not a role as DSUK’s legal adviser.
The trustee will help the Board identify legal and governance issues and understand when external legal advice may be needed. We are also looking for this candidate to fill the role of Company Secretary.
Experience
We are looking for someone with in-house or private practice legal experience, in particular with a focus on governance, regulation, compliance, the public sector, the third sector, or a related field. Experience in one or more of the following areas would be helpful but not essential if you have additional relevant experience:
· Charity l aw
· Corporate or charity governance
· Contract law
· Employment law
· Property
· Privacy Regulatory compliance
· Risk management
· Safeguarding, data protection or information governance
· Dispute resolution
Previous board experience would be welcome but is not essential.
To apply: Please send your CV and additionally letus know why you want to become a DSUK trustee and tell us about the relevant skills and experience you would bring.
The deadline for applications is 5th October2026 at 9am.
The deadline for applications is 5th October2026 at 9am.
Please find full details via the role description link below.
