Could you help shape the future of wellbeing support within the pharmacy profession?
Pharmacist Support is recruiting both pharmacist and lay trustees to join our Board and help shape the future of wellbeing support across the profession. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience, insight and lived perspective to support pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists, trainees and students through the personal and professional challenges that can affect wellbeing throughout their lives and careers.
About Pharmacist Support
Pharmacist Support is an independent, trusted charity providing free and confidential support to pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists, trainees and students.
We listen without judgement and help people navigate challenges including workplace pressures, financial difficulties and mental health and wellbeing concerns.
Established in 1841, the charity has grown from Benevolent Fund roots into a modern, forward-looking organisation championing wellbeing across the profession.
About the role
Trustees play an important role in helping shape the charity’s strategy, governance and future development. Working alongside fellow trustees and the senior leadership team, you will help ensure the charity continues to meet the changing needs of those it supports.
We are particularly keen to hear from:
Pharmacist applicants
- Pharmacists with recent community pharmacy experience
- Independent prescribers
- Individuals working in emerging pharmacist or primary care roles
- Pharmacists based in Scotland or Wales
- Individuals with lived experience of the charity’s services
Lay applicants
- Individuals with experience in the charity or voluntary sector
- Skills or expertise in areas such as finance, HR, governance, digital or fundraising.
- Individuals with lived experience of the charity’s services
- Those who can bring fresh perspectives, skills and insights from outside the pharmacy profession
Our aim is to build a Board of Trustees that is representative of the people and communities we support. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and levels of experience.
If you are passionate about supporting others and feel your skills, experience or lived perspective could benefit our dynamic and innovative charity, we would love to hear from you. Previous trustee experience is not essential and full induction, training and ongoing support will be provided.
Pharmacist Support is committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment for our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and trustees.
Time commitment
The role requires approximately one day per month across:
- Four Board meetings per year
- Four sub-committee meetings per year
- Preparation and reading time
- Occasional involvement in charity events, working groups or training
Board meetings are usually held in Manchester during the day, although virtual attendance can be accommodated where required. Sub-committee meetings are generally held virtually in the evening.
Reasonable expenses, including locum costs where appropriate, will be reimbursed.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for one of the trustee positions, please send the following:
- An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, experience/qualifications as well as your contact details.
- A Supporting Statement (no more than 800 words)
- Demonstrating how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
- Outlining why you are interested in being a trustee for Pharmacist Support and what you could bring to the board of trustees
- In your email, please state which role you are applying for (either pharmacy or lay) and indicate where you heard about the role.
Learn more about the work and impact of Pharmacist Support, and download the Trustee Recruitment Pack:
Applications should be sent to: [email protected]
Closing date: 12 noon Monday 3 August 2026
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview with a panel of current Trustees in Manchester.
Interviews will take place on one of the following dates: 10, 11 and 14 September 2026
Successful applicants will initially be appointed for a three-year term, with the opportunity for reappointment subject to satisfactory peer appraisal and maximum trustee term limits.
As part of the appointment process, trustees will be required to confirm they are eligible to act as a charity trustee.
If you need more information or would like to talk to us before submitting your application, please email [email protected] and arrangements will be made to contact you.
