CBRL Trustee

Council for British Research in the Levant; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A research charity in the UK is looking for new Trustees to enhance its Board and sub-committees. The role requires individuals with various backgrounds including legal, communications, and fundraising to help oversee governance, strategic direction, and financial health. Active participation and strategic vision are essential for candidates. Opportunities exist to impact academic research across the Levant. Candidates with regional expertise are encouraged to apply, though it is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Willingness to commit necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and be available for advice.
• Good independent judgement and strategic vision.
• Understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

Responsibilities

• Join the Board of Trustees and contribute to overall governance.
• Support strategic direction and financial health of CBRL.
• Develop the organisation’s aims and objectives as per guidelines.

Skills

Legal background

Communications background

PR/ Media background

Fundraising experience

Experience of charity governance

Overseas organisation management experience

Regional expertise in the Levant/ Middle East

Job description

Overview

CBRL is a research charity which operates the UK’s overseas research institutes in Amman and Jerusalem and supports academic research across a broad range of subject areas – from archaeology to modern social science – in the Levant.

What difference will you make?

Trustees will bring their skills and experience to enrich and advise our sub-committees on matters which may include communications, fundraising, PR, media and/or legal. Regional experience in the Levant is a benefit but not essential.

What are we looking for?

We are particularly seeking expressions of interest from candidates who have any of the following skills, knowledge and experience

• Legal background
• Communications background
• PR/ Media background
• Fundraising experience
• Experience of charity governance
• Overseas organisation management experience
• Regional expertise in the Levant/ Middle East

Personal Qualities & Skills

• A willingness to commit the necessary time and effort to the role of Trustee
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and willingness to be available for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.
• Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

What will you be doing?

CBRL is seeking to recruit new Trustees to join our Board and sub-committees.

The Board of Trustees are jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of CBRL, its financial health, the impact of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.