The Trust Board Vacancies
Current Vacancies:
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR AN HONORARY TREASURER AND TRUSTEE
There is a vacancy for the position of Honorary Treasurer/Trustee on the Board of The Educators’ Trust. The Trust’s finances are sound. Its investment account is managed by Cazenove Capital (Schroders). The current account is straightforward, with no payroll and no overheads.
The trustees welcome an Educator with relevant financial and administrative skills and experience. You do not need to be a chartered accountant!
A Trusteeship is associated with the position, so the trustees are keen to appoint someone enthusiastic about the charitable work of the Trust, supporting outstanding, innovative educational practitioners.
Discretion, tact and a good sense of humour would also be welcomed!
The job description and person specification are available via the links on this page.
Send your application by e-mail to the Chair of the Trust, addressing the items in the Job Description and Person Specification. The deadline for application is 27 October 2025. Applications are circulated to the trustees. Decision is by majority vote.
Lead with vision: join us as CHAIR OF THE EDUCATOR’S TRUST and champion the transformative power of education.
The Educators’ Trust – the Company’s charitable arm – is seeking an outstanding Company member and leader to become its next Chair, in succession to Dr Jennifer Somerville. This is an exceptional opportunity for a member of the Company to guide a charity dedicated to celebrating excellence, supporting professional development, and advancing public understanding of education.
As Chair, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Trust’s strategy and governance, ensuring its work continues to inspire and empower educators across the UK. From leading high-level Board discussions to representing the Trust at prestigious events such as our annual Awards Dinner and Summer Colloquy, you will be at the forefront of an organisation that believes in the power of education to change lives.
We are looking for an experienced leader with proven governance expertise, strong strategic vision, and a deep commitment to education. This voluntary role requires influence, diplomacy, and the ability to foster collaboration across trustees, donors, partners, and the Company itself.
If you are ready to bring your leadership to a charity with a proud legacy and an ambitious future, we would love to hear from you.
Request further particulars, including how to apply, that are available from Peter Williams CBE, Convener of the Search Panel HERE.
Trustee Role Description
Role Title: Trustee of The Educators’ Trust
Responsible to: Chair of the Board
Purpose of the Board:
1. To provide governance to the Educators’ Trust and represent it to the Worshipful Company of Educators, other livery companies, and the general public, and to accept the legal authority for it.
2. To ensure that the Educators’ Trust takes all necessary steps in the pursuit of its charitable objects as set out in the Constitution as Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1179353CIO, incorporated under the Charities Act 2011.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities of the Trustees
1. To ensure that the Board complies with its governing constitution, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
2. To ensure that the Educators’ Trust pursues its objects as defined in its Constitution.
3. To ensure the Educators’ Trust applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
4. To contribute actively to the Trust Board in setting overall strategic policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
5. To safeguard the good name and values of the Educators’ Trust.
6. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Educators’ Trust.
7. To ensure the financial stability of the Educators’ Trust.
8. To protect and ensure the proper investment of the Educators’ Trust funds.
9. To participate in the appointment of trustees to the Board.
10. To attend Board meetings and scrutinise Board papers.
11. To participate in discussions as appropriate.
12. To provide guidance on new initiatives.
13. To contribute to other matters in which the member has special expertise.
14. To represent the Board of Trustees at functions and meetings.
N.B.
1. The position is unpaid and undertaken on a voluntary basis
2. The post holder must regularly attend Board Meetings in person wherever possible.
3. The Trust’s Constitution and other governing documents are available at: HERE
Other vacancies will be advertised here as they arise. Please check back regularly if you are interested in serving on our board — or feel free to use our contact page to indicate your interest in future trustee vacancies.
The Educators’ Trust is incorporated under the Charities Act 2011 as Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1179353