The Trust Board Vacancies
Current Vacancies:
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.
Trustee Vacancy
A trustee position becomes vacant on the Board of Trustees from August 2026 with the retirement of Peter Williams, the longest serving trustee of The Educators’ Trust. Peter has made a truly valuable contribution over the years, particularly as convenor of the Trust’s awards judging panel. The trustees wish him an enjoyable retirement in ventures new!
We are seeking applications from members of the Worshipful Company of Educators for the resulting vacancy. The trustees are keen to appoint someone who can demonstrate knowledge and enthusiasm about the work of the Trust, as well as a general understanding of the responsibilities of a charity trustee. We are particularly interested in applicants with quality assurance and similar assessment experience, for example, with Ofsted, QAA for HE, examining or accrediting bodies. Discretion, tact and a good sense of humour would also be welcome!
The role description can be found below. For full job description, person specification can be obtained from the Chair of the Trust who can also address any queries.
Application is by letter to the Chair of the Trust, addressing the items in the JD and PS. The deadline for applications is Friday 20th March 2026. Applications are circulated to the trustees. Decision is by majority vote.
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
You may contact the chair of the trust directly by e-mail or by submitting the form below.
The Educators’ Trust is incorporated under the Charities Act 2011 as Charitable Incorporated Organisation 1179353