Trustee & ARC Chair
Joseph Rowntree Foundation
In-person Trustee and committee meetings are usually held in York or London
Unremunerated
Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working across the UK to support and speed up the transition to a more equitable and just future, free from poverty, where people and planet can flourish. We are based in York, with offices in London, Glasgow and Belfast. The Foundation is also the parent organisation of the JRF group, which includes the Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT). JRF Trustees have responsibility for the overall stewardship and good governance of the group as a whole.
THE ROLE
We are looking to appoint four new trustees in total with the skills and commitment to help in achieving this mission and the practical implementation of our new strategy. One of our new appointees will also chair our Audit and Risk Committee, which plays a critical role in the development of our new strategic direction and supports JRF Trustees, the JRHT Board, and their respective leadership teams in setting risk appetite, and managing risks at a time of opportunity and complexity.
Alongside the development of our strategic intent, our Board has also been taking steps to ensure that it works in an aligned way with the organisation and is positioned to add real impact through its role, capabilities and perspective. New Trustees can expect to be part of a diverse, high-performing and genuinely committed team of non-executives, working collectively with our uniquely talented leadership team.
JRF is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism and sees these as critical in helping the achievement of our mission. We welcome applicants from minoritised backgrounds and believe that it is important for trustees have a connection to the reality of poverty, marginality or powerlessness.
If you believe you can bring the outlook, skills and qualities our Board needs we very much look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment.
Closing date
Monday 7th July 2025
Preliminary interviews
w/c 21st & 28th July 2025, and early August 2025
Final Panel interviews:
Monday 8th September 2025 (York)
Thursday 11th / Friday 12th September 2025 (London)
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