We’re looking for new Trustees

We are seeking trustees to join us during an exciting new strategic period of growth.

Job details

Location

Remote with some travel required

Salary

Voluntary

Contract

Temporary

Closing date

September 26, 2024

Join us in advancing women’s entrepreneurship and boosting women’s economic justice around the world.

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women is looking for two or three trustees who are committed to women’s economic empowerment to oversee the on-going development of the Foundation, ensure it is solvent, well-run, and achieves its core purpose. We are looking for people who are willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.

Specific skills and experience that are sought include, but are not limited to: 

  • UK employment law and HR practice
  • UK charity law
  • UK charity governance
  • Fundraising

We would especially welcome hearing from men, who are currently under-represented on our Board, and from people based in the UK.

Please note, this is a volunteer position and is unpaid.

How to Apply

Please download the Trustee Recruitment Pack to learn more about the role.

For a discussion about this opportunity with the Chair or CEO, Dhivya O’Connor, please contact recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org and we will be pleased to schedule a conversation.

Candidates who wish to apply are requested to submit:

  •  Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role (two A4 pages max)
  • Current CV – no more than two pages
  • The names and contact details of two referees. We will let candidates know before we contact them.

Please send your application to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org by 17:00 UK time on Thursday 26th September.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Tuesday 1st October.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 7th October.

There will be a final round of interviews on week commencing 14th or 21st October.

We look forward to hearing from you!