Trustee role
The International Broadcasting Trust (IBT) wishes to recruit a Trustee to join its Board. This is an important opportunity to contribute to the leadership of the charity. The Board sets the overall strategy for the charity, ensures that it meets its charitable goals and is financially sustainable. Trustees do not have any personal financial liability.
IBT works with the media to ensure that audiences remain engaged with global issues. We provide our members with regular access to influential journalists and editors so that they can maximise their impact in a rapidly changing media landscape.
IBT’s Executive Director is responsible for the day to day management of the charity and reports to the Board on a regular basis. The Board normally meets four times a year, twice in person in central London and twice on Zoom. Individual Trustees have the opportunity to lead on specific pieces of research or other work.
No previous Trustee experience is necessary but you are encouraged to look at the Charity Commission website for a better understanding of the role of a Trustee. Trustees will usually serve a minimum of one three-year term. This position is voluntary and not paid, although travel expenses can be claimed.
All candidates should:
- work for an IBT member organisation
- have an understanding of IBT, its vision, values and mission
- have practical knowledge and experience of the media and social media landscape
We recruit Trustees to the IBT Board on the basis of their skills. When you apply, please mention any particular skills that you feel you would contribute to the Board, in addition to the ones mentioned above.
We’re especially keen to hear from candidates with day to day experience of pitching stories to journalists and editors, and from those who have worked with major donors.
We are committed to building a diverse Board and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions or beliefs, or socio-economic backgrounds.
We recognise that people develop skills and experience in different ways, and would particularly encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every requirement of the job description but believe they have the potential, enthusiasm and relevant experience to make a valuable contribution.
If you have any queries about this position please contact Mark Galloway, IBT Director mark@ibt.org.uk Written applications should be sent by email to the Director before midnight on Friday December 18th. Your application should include a one page cover letter, outlining the skills that you feel you will bring to the Board and attaching your CV.
The timetable for recruitment is as follows:
December 18 – deadline for applications
December 21-23 – shortlisting
January 11-15 – interviews on Zoom. If you are not available for interview on these dates, please mention this in your cover letter.
January 20 – IBT Board meets to review applications