Become a BHS Trustee
Become a BHS Trustee
Can you help shape our Society’s future? We’re looking for outstanding individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help us make a positive, lasting difference to the lives of horses.
If you believe in our charity’s vision for every horse to be respected, protected and enjoyed by knowledgeable, caring people, then please consider if you might have the expertise, insight and perspective to help lead and govern us.
Why be a Trustee?
The Board of Trustees plays a significant role in our strategic direction and management. A well-qualified Board is essential in securing our future success. This role can be so rewarding in knowing you’re making a difference, forming new relationships and experiences and helping to develop the charity for the benefit of our members and the wider equestrian community.
Our Trustees volunteer their time, expertise and experience to the Society through strategic planning, working with the Executive Team preparing and attending Board meetings, and making sure the best possible decisions are made. To be eligible for election, you must be aged 18 years or older and have been a member of the Society for at least three years on 17 July 2025, the date of the Election Board Meeting. Potential nominees do not need to have Board experience as full training will be provided.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our employees and volunteers. We believe having a diverse team across the organisation allow us to represent the communities we serve - bringing together different strengths, a variety of experiences and a huge breadth of knowledge in the process.
We encourage applicants of all ages and from all communities and ethnicities, as part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer. We recognise the diverse experiences from multiple ethnicities and welcome applications from people with disabilities and people from the LGBTQ+ community.
What to do next
If you’d like to nominate, visit mi-nomination.com/bhs. Nominations open on 26 February 2025 and close at 12:00 on 26 March 2025. Voting for the election will open at 09:00 on 5 June 2025 and will close at 12:00 on 10 July 2025.
Mi-Voice, an independent electoral services company, will be conducting the election process on the Society’s behalf. If you have any questions specifically concerning online nominations, then please contact Mi-Voice on 02380 763 987 or support@mi-voice.com. If you’re unable to access the BHS website for more information, cannot nominate online or have any other questions, please contact the Governance Office at 02476 840531 or elections@bhs.org.uk.
Specialist Trustee for Access
You’ll champion safe off-road access for equestrians, encouraging and promoting the provision of greater off-road access and the principle of multi-use access for all non-motorised
vulnerable road users. You’ll support and advise the Executive Team on new initiatives and opportunities that the Society could work on to provide greater safe off-road access.
Specialist Trustee for Education
Together with the Executive Team you’ll make sure that the BHS continues to develop and deliver world-class equine vocational and recreational education services in all areas of the Society’s work. You’ll champion the work of the Education Team and support the BHS to deliver on its three-year strategy across its charitable aims and have knowledge and understanding of its activities.
Specialist Trustee for Marketing, Communications and Fundraising
As the BHS seeks to expand its impact and to deliver on its three-year strategy, you’ll provide
strategic guidance on marketing, communications and fundraising, making sure the Society
effectively raises awareness and drives engagement with new and existing audiences.
You’ll support the Executive Team in shaping customer-centric marketing strategies, managing
the BHS brand and advising on initiatives across digital platforms, events and media.
Generalist Trustee with Approved Centres Knowledge (Proprietor and Manager)
Together with the Executive Team, you’ll support the BHS to deliver on its three-year strategy,
across its charitable aims. You’ll have knowledge and understanding of the Society, its activities
and champion its work. You’ll have experience as a proprietor or manager, and an understanding of the legislative requirements which govern riding schools.