Independent member of the Investment Committee

We have an exciting opportunity to volunteer as an expert member of our Investment Committee, which reports to our Board.

We're an independently endowed charitable foundation that invests in people and positive change, is inclusive and supports innovation. And we like to work with others who share our principles and passions.

With an investment portfolio now valued at c. £175M, we are keen to leverage all of the resources at our disposal in pursuit of our mission - not just the proportion we distribute annually in grants. That has led us on a journey of reviewing how our money is invested, resulting in an updated our Investment Policy Statement, outlining how we seek to generate positive social impact through our investments, alongside financial returns.

What are we looking for?

We welcome applications from candidates whose skills and interests include:

• a commitment to responsible investment as a baseline, ideally with knowledge of the context in which charitable trusts and foundations invest;
• knowledge and experience in investing to generate both a financial return and positive social and environmental impacts;
• an understanding of the impact investing market, preferably with experience in developing relevant investment strategies and polices;
• developing innovative financial instruments relevant for supporting third-sector organisations;
• knowledge of impact reporting frameworks.

What does the role involve?

Our Investment Committee meetings are held quarterly. While our office base is in central London, we invite applications from across the UK. We always conduct meetings in hybrid format and aim to bring committee members together at least once-a-year for an in-person meeting. The role will also provide opportunity for investment committee members to explore aspects of the Trust's wider activities, including attendance at the Trust's annual symposia and other areas of interest. The total time commitment for the role is expected to be no more than 4 days per year, including preparation and reading time.

Although the role is unpaid, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

How to apply

If you think that this could be you, go to our website via the button below and then email your curriculum vitae and a two-page covering letter telling us why you'd like to be involved and how your skills and expertise meet the requirements of the person specification to by 17.00 on 31 st October 2024.