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• Trustee - environmental sustainability

  The Medical Research Foundation is overseen by a Board of Trustees which has ultimate responsibility for directing the charity, its assets and its activities. We are seeking to complement the current strengths of our Board with a trustee who has senior-level experience in environmental sustainability. Ideally you will be familiar with the principles of corporate governance in the public or charitable sector.

  This year we launched a five-year strategy for 2024-2029 that focuses on changing the health of children and young people, those with neglected mental health conditions and those whose health will be impacted by the changing climate. Our strategy is underpinned by a focus on planetary health. In addition to focusing our research funding in this area, we have taken steps to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and increase the environmental sustainability of our work. Our aim is to reach net zero in our activities and to influence the activities of others that we work with and fund to be more environmentally sustainable. We are looking to appoint a trustee with senior-level experience working within environmental sustainability who will help us achieve this vision and deliver on our five-year strategy to give hope through medical research.

  The Board typically meets four times a year, either virtually or in Central London. As part of their appointment, trustees are also asked to sit on the Board’s committees, and to attend occasional evening events. The position is voluntary and not remunerated, although reasonable expenses are paid, such as travel and childcare while attending our meetings and events.

  Diversity and inclusion is a priority for us and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Trustees are supported throughout their appointment with training and development opportunities, and we welcome applications from individuals are who new to charity trusteeship.

  The appointment will commence in November 2024 for a three-year term in the first instance.

  Please see the Recruitment Pack for further details on the role.

  How to apply

  Please complete an Application Form and submit it together with a short curriculum vitae (2 pages max) and the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, to governance@medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk or by post to Medical Research Foundation, 99 Charterhouse Street, London EC1M 6HR.

  Closing date: 16 September 2024

  Interview date: 30 September 2024