Trustee Active Partners Trust

Join the board at Active Partners Trust as we work to address inequality and empower everyone to be active in a way that works for them.

Who we are

Active Partners Trust was set up in autumn 2017 to work in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, bringing together the two county organisations of Derbyshire Sport and Sport Notts.

As one of 43 Active Partnerships across England, Active Partners Trust (working in Derbyshire as Active Derbyshire and in Notts as Active Notts) teams up with local councils, community groups, businesses, healthcare organisations, charities and more to address inequality and empower everyone to be active in a way that works for them.

This means asking questions, making suggestions, sharing our knowledge, finding the right partners and spotting opportunities, all to make movement part of everyday life. Because when we all work together, we can better understand, reach and support the people who need it most.

Our strategy "Making our Move" sets out an approach that will help us focus our efforts and resources on where we can make the biggest difference; empower our communities; and shape action.

About the role

As a trustee of Active Partners Trust, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy and impact of our work across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. In this role, you will provide strategic oversight, champion inclusion, and help create the conditions for lasting change, ensuring Active Partners Trust continues to thrive and make a meaningful difference in local communities.

Who we are looking for

While expertise in sport and physical activity is welcome, it is not essential; you do not need experience in sport and physical activity to join us. We seek an individual who is committed to our mission of promoting inclusion, supporting communities and empowering people to be active. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic perspective, curiosity and enthusiasm, combined with relevant knowledge, skills or lived experience.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals based in Derbyshire with knowledge in:

• Equity, diversity and inclusion

We also welcome applications from those who may not have these specific skills but are passionate about our work and motivated to contribute to our vision. Above all, we are looking for someone who is willing to engage, support positive change and help shape the future of Active Partners Trust.

We expect the time commitment to be, on average, up to 2 days a quarter. This includes preparing and attending quarterly board meetings, involvement in board sub committees (which generally meet virtually 2-3 weeks in advance of the board meetings), engaging in any ad hoc conversations with other trustees or members of the wider team and attending any events you are willing and able to support throughout the year.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners. If you would like to know more about this role please contact Todd Johnson.

Accessibility and accommodation

We understand that different members of the community have different access needs and have made some modifications to the way we do business to accommodate people from diverse communities and abilities. We offer the following amenities:

• Step free access to the building, all key meeting rooms and bathrooms, and an accessible workstation.
• Accessibility dogs are welcome.
• Papers and materials can be presented in different formats.
• A sign language interpreter can be accessed for interviews.

Equal opportunities

Applicants with a disability are invited to contact us in confidence at any point during the recruitment process to discuss steps that could be taken to overcome operational difficulties presented by the role, or if any adjustments or support are required regarding the recruitment process.

Recruitment process

To apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

Please include your home address, contact email and mobile. Please email your application to , inserting "Application: Active Partners Trust-Trustee" into the subject field. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 2-3 days.

Timetable

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 20th October 2025

Candidates informed of outcome: Friday 7th November

First stage interviews: Thursday 13th November 2025

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 18th November 2025

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Peridot and Active Partners Trust are committed to promoting equality and diversity. To help us raise awareness and support a culture that is diverse and recognises and develops the potential of all, we will send you an equality monitoring survey at the point of receiving your application and at the time of placement. This ensures our processes remain inclusive and equitable throughout.

The information will be treated confidentially and anonymously and will be held in the strictest confidence and not shared with anyone, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018.