Trustees (Finance & Investment Expertise)

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board of Trustees of an independent charitable organisation that supports and strengthens its profession to improve outcomes across the UK.

The organisation provides funding for health, nursing, hardship, education, research and innovation, supporting thousands of professionals and the wider workforce each year. As it continues to deliver its ambitious strategy, it is seeking to appoint two Trustees with senior-level expertise in finance, accounting and/or investment governance. One of the successful candidates will also serve as Chair of the Income Generation and Investment Committee.

You will join a committed Board, helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction and ensuring it continues to deliver meaningful impact.

Trustee and Chair – Income Generation and Investment Committee

You will bring significant experience in finance, accounting, investment management or strategic financial oversight, alongside experience of chairing boards, committees or similar governance groups.

As Chair of the Income Generation and Investment Committee, you will provide leadership and oversight across the organisation's investment portfolio, fundraising activity and wider income generation strategy. You will support the Board in ensuring the organisation's long-term financial sustainability and will also represent the organisation on the wider Group Audit Committee.

Trustee – Finance & Investment

You will bring senior financial leadership experience, with expertise in areas such as finance, accounting, investment management or financial governance.

You will provide support and constructive challenge on matters including financial sustainability, investment performance, reserves and longer-term planning, contributing to the work of both the Board and the Income Generation and Investment Committee.

In addition, all candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to the organisation's mission and the people it supports

• Experience operating at Board, Committee or senior leadership level

• Strong strategic thinking, judgement and decision-making skills

• An understanding of charity governance and financial stewardship

• The ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Integrity and a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life

• The capacity to commit approximately 15 days per year to the role

For more information on both roles, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief by clicking on the button located on the role on the Prospectus website.

Applications are welcomed from individuals from a broad range of professional and personal backgrounds.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date for applications: Sunday 6 September 2026
Interviews with the organisation: Monday 19 October 2026

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