GACD (the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases) is the only alliance of international research funders jointly funding, developing and facilitating global research collaborations to tackle the growing burden of chronic ‘non-communicable diseases’ (NCDs) including heart disease, diabetes, cancers and mental health conditions. The worldwide burden of NCDs is increasing, but doing so most rapidly in poorly resourced countries where they are a significant risk to health and wellbeing. GACD aims to provide essential evidence on the most effective ways to prevent or manage these chronic conditions and improve health equity.
As a member of the GACD Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for GACD as it seeks to fulfil its charitable objects. You will ensure GACD operates in accordance with its governing document and meets its legal and regulatory requirements.
At this time, we are particularly looking to attract a candidate with a strong understanding of the UK charity sector, including experience with charity governance and best practices in charity management.
This is a voluntary role and the position is expected to start from December 2025/January 2026 for a three-year term, in the first instance.
You can find full details of the role by downloading the role description.
Closing date: 26 September 2025 at 12 noon
Interviews (virtual): w/c 13 October 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Group B Strep Support (GBSS) is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the charity through its next phase of growth and impact.
Following a recent skills audit, we are keen to strengthen our Board with individuals who bring expertise in key strategic areas, including fundraising, change management, external/public affairs, financial accounting, and governance. Whether you're a seasoned professional or someone with transferable experience and a passion for our mission, we would welcome your application.
About GBSS
GBSS is the UK’s leading charity working to prevent life-threatening group B Strep infections in babies. Our Trustees play a vital role in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring it remains true to its mission, well-governed, financially sound, and impactful.
You will be part of a committed and collegiate Board, working alongside fellow Trustees, our Clinical Advisory Panel and our Staff Team to uphold GBSS’s values and objectives.
Key Trustee Responsibilities
Trustees contribute actively to the Board, which:
- Sets and maintains the vision, mission and values.
- Develops strategic direction and longer-term strategies.
- Establishes and monitors policy.
- Ensures compliance with the Governing Document and the law.
- Ensures accountability and that resources are used exclusively in furtherance of GBSS’s objectives.
- Maintains proper fiscal oversight.
- Promotes the charity externally.
- Appoints, supports and monitors the performance of the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
- Maintains effective Board performance.
We have four Trustee positions available and we’re particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Fundraising & income generation
- Change management
- External/public affairs
- Finance, accounting & governance
We especially welcome applicants with recent UK maternity care experience and those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities.
***This is a voluntary role, open to UK residents only. We are looking for people who are normally resident in the UK. This is to ensure compliance with governance, legal, and operational requirements relevant to our charity’s work.***
Registered Charity
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Our mission is to stop group B Strep infection in babies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.