Are you passionate about helping others? Could your skills and experience help shape the future of wellbeing support within the pharmacy profession?
Pharmacist Support – the profession’s independent charity – is recruiting lay trustees to join our Board and help guide the future direction of the charity at a time when wellbeing support across the profession has never been more important.
Recent Workforce Wellbeing Survey findings highlight continued high levels of stress and burnout across pharmacy, reinforcing the growing need for accessible and compassionate support for pharmacists and their families, trainees and students.
This is an exciting opportunity to use your professional experience, lived perspective and insight to help shape the charity’s strategy, governance and future development, ensuring Pharmacist Support continues meeting the changing needs of those it supports 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, Pharmacist Support has evolved from Benevolent Fund roots into a modern, forward-looking charity championing wellbeing across the profession.
About the role
We are particularly keen to hear from:
- 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 incurred to facilitate attendance at meetings will be reimbursed.
How to apply
To apply, please send:
- 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.
Full details on the work and impact of Pharmacist Support, along with Trustee Recruitment Pack and application details can be found on our webiste.
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 trustee term limits.
As part of the appointment process, trustees will be required to confirm they are eligible to act as a charity trustee.
Registered Charity
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Championing the wellbeing of our pharmacy family
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Help Shape the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Could you spare just one hour a month to help a young person build their future?
Volunteer Business Mentor: EPIC Entrepreneurs (Remote)
Location: Remote (UK)
Commitment: Minimum 1 hour per month
Contract Type: Volunteer
Salary: Unpaid voluntary role
DBS Check Required: Yes (for successful applicants)
EPIC Entrepreneurs is one of the UK's fastest-growing not-for-profit organisations supporting young entrepreneurs aged 16-25 from disadvantaged and underrepresented backgrounds. Through mentoring, masterclasses, funding opportunities and business support, we help ambitious young people turn their ideas into sustainable businesses and careers.
We're looking for passionate volunteer mentors from a wide range of professional backgrounds who are willing to share their experience, guidance and encouragement with the next generation of founders.
Whether you're an experienced business owner, senior professional, specialist consultant, or industry expert, your knowledge could make a life-changing difference to a young entrepreneur.
About the Role
As an EPIC Mentor, you'll be matched with one or more young entrepreneurs and provide guidance, encouragement and practical advice as they develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
The role is flexible and designed to fit around your existing commitments, requiring a minimum commitment of just one hour per month.
Mentoring sessions are delivered remotely, allowing you to support entrepreneurs from anywhere in the UK.
We Are Looking For Mentors With Experience In:
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Marketing & Digital Marketing
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Finance & Accounting
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Sales & Business Development
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Legal & Compliance
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Human Resources
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Operations & Project Management
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Technology & Software
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E-commerce
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Retail & Fashion
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Food & Beverage
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Health & Medical
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Sport & Fitness
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Creative Industries
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Manufacturing
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Social Enterprise
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Start-ups & Entrepreneurship
We also welcome applications from professionals with specialist expertise in any industry or sector.
What You'll Do
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Support and encourage a young entrepreneur on their journey
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Share your professional knowledge, skills and experience
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Help build confidence, resilience and business understanding
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Act as a positive role model
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Attend mentoring sessions remotely
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Follow EPIC's mentoring framework and safeguarding procedures
What You'll Gain
While this is an unpaid volunteer role, there are many benefits to becoming an EPIC Mentor:
✔ Make a genuine difference to a young person's future
✔ Help shape the next generation of entrepreneurs
✔ Develop and strengthen your mentoring and leadership skills
✔ Enhance your CV and professional profile
✔ Join a growing network of like-minded business leaders and professionals
✔ Gain access to EPIC networking opportunities and events
✔ Opportunity to have your business, organisation or expertise featured across EPIC's social media and communications channels
✔ Be part of a community creating real social impact across the UK
Support Provided
You won't be expected to do this alone.
All mentors receive:
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A structured mentoring framework
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Onboarding and guidance
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Ongoing support from the EPIC team
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Clear expectations and resources
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Regular opportunities to connect with other mentors
Recruitment Process
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Submit an application
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Attend an informal panel meeting with the EPIC team
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Successful applicants will complete a DBS check
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Mentor onboarding and matching process
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Begin supporting an entrepreneur
Join Us
If you're passionate about helping young people realise their potential and want to contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial community, we'd love to hear from you.
One hour a month could help change a life.
Apply today and become part of the EPIC community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.