Join us in making a difference to the lives of soldiers and their families - become an AFF Trustee!
Please note that this is a voluntary and unpaid role.
We are currently seeking dedicated volunteer Trustees to join our Board and help steer AFF towards achieving its objectives.
AFF is independent of the Army and offers confidential advice to serving personnel and their families either online, by email or by phone. We may respond to enquiries with direct advice or by signposting to help identify the right route for further advice or support. We also provide useful information for Army families through our extensive website and magazine, Army&You.
At a strategic level we work with senior command and our Chief Executive works with the most senior Army commanders, the Ministry of Defence, and the UK and devolved nations legislative and executive bodies. AFF is often pivotal in achieving improvements for serving soldiers and their families such as changes to Government and military policy and changes to how things are provided for families.
Key Responsibilities:
AFF Trustees provide oversight, governance, and support to ensure AFF remains effective in its work and responsive to the needs of the Army community. They help shape the strategic direction of the Army Families Federation, by providing Board-level guidance to the team supporting soldiers and their families, wherever they are in the world, so they are able to live well throughout their Army life.
Commitment Requirements:
* Attend four Main Board meetings per year (held typically quarterly, in person and usually in central London).
* According to your level of involvement and specialist skills, additionally attend between two to four Sub-Committee meetings per year (held at regular intervals as required, usually virtual attendance).
* Reading time ahead of meetings and in general communications (typically up to four hours monthly).
* Attendance at public presentations and other events from time to time during the year (usually subject to availability).
* Attendance at our Annual Conference in June.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are looking for individuals who are committed to the welfare of Army families and who bring professional experience in the following areas:
* Commercial/ fundraising: experience of commercial income generation, fundraising and development strategies.
* Legal: Expertise in legal matters, including governance, compliance, and contract law.
Additionally, applications are welcome from individuals with a connection to the Service community, particularly those from Foreign and Commonwealth backgrounds. We believe that diversity strengthens our ability to represent the full breadth of the Army family.
Essential Skills & Attributes:
* A passion for understanding the needs of Army families and supporting them as they live their lives today
* Strong professional experience and expertise in your field.
* Commitment to good governance and the values of transparency and accountability.
* Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
* Ability to offer strategic insight and challenge where necessary.
Serving personnel are very welcome to apply, particularly if currently overseas.
Interested? Find out more:
Our process in appointing Trustees begins with you reading through our Trustee Recruitment Pack. You can find this by visiting our website and downloading a copy Jobs - Army Families Federation or by contacting our HR lead, Rachel Bishop@ hr@aff.org.uk This will give you more specific information about AFF and the role our Trustees fulfil.
If you feel that you would like to apply to be an AFF Trustee, then you can make contact with us by sending your CV along with a covering letter, outlining your skills and motivations in being an AFF Trustee. You will need to submit this to Rachel Bishop: hr@aff.org.uk. Rachel is also available if you have any questions before you start the process. We will need to hear from you by 30 June 2025.
We will get in contact with you to arrange initial conversations with a member of the team or an existing Trustee. We will be interviewing prospective candidates in July and August in Central London, and appointments will be made from late August.
Join us in making a difference to the lives of soldiers and their families – we look forward to hearing from you!