Strategic Trustee: Sustainability & Community Impact

Rate of Pay:
This is a Voluntary Position

Welcome to CV Life and thank you for your interest in the role as a Trustee of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the strategic direction of an organisation that brings together sport, culture and community engagement to create positive change for Coventry’s diverse communities.

We are seeking to appoint a Trustee to join the Board to work closely with our existing Trustees and Senior Team to support the development and delivery of the CV Life’s strategic objectives.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for Coventry and experience in Environmental and Ecological Sustainability.

CV Life is a dynamic organisation delivering:

• City-wide leisure, culture and heritage programmes
• Award-winning museums and venues
• Outreach work that transforms lives across communities

We work with People, Places and Partners to ensure everyone can live their best CV Life, regardless of background or circumstance.

As a Trustee, you will help set the strategic direction of the organisation and champion our mission to deliver genuine social impact, equity and sustainability for the communities of Coventry.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and life experiences, especially from individuals currently under-represented on our Board, including:

• Global Majority
• LGBTQIA+
• Women
• D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent individuals

No previous Board experience is necessary.

As a Trustee, you will:

• Contribute to CV Life’s long-term strategy and mission
• Help ensure strong governance, transparency and accountability
• Champion inclusive and sustainable approaches across all areas of work
• Support partnerships that improve wellbeing, heritage, education and sport in Coventry

All Trustee roles are voluntary and unpaid. You don’t have to be based in Coventry to apply, just passionate about the work we do.

Please download and read our Recruitment Pack and Role Description to provide more information on the role, the purpose of the CV Life Board, requirements of the role and our application procedure.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, contact:
Charlie Ingram, Executive Support Officer at