Chair of Trustees

Moneyfacts Research Foundation (Charity No 1211382) is looking for its next Chair of the Board of Trustees. It is supported and financed by Moneyfacts Group plc, the UK’s leading provider of Interest rate data.

Moneyfacts Research Foundation has been set up to widen research and knowledge of Interest rates – their use and effects.

Moneyfacts Research Foundation’s Objects are:

• To advance by all available means the education, research and understanding of economics and, in particular, interest rates, their use and purpose and their economic, monetary and domestic objectives and consequences
• The study of the skills and expertise required in interest rate setting, data collection and analysis

Chair Duties

The Chair is expected to:

•  Lead and support the Board of Trustees
• Help us to continue in the direction set by our current Chair
• Represent Moneyfacts Research Foundation externally and help build strategic relationships
• Use their knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.
• Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and scrutinise board papers.

Person Specification

We are looking for a leader with:

• Previous experience as a Chair of a charity or Senior Trustee
• Previous experience at board level in the finance sector
• Background in banking and finance with a strong network of contacts in the sector
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of the Bank of England in UK monetary policy
• Ability to lead creatively and strategically
• Ability to work collaboratively as a board member.
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to our charity objects.

Terms of Appointment

• This is an appointment for an initial period of two years.
• This has to be an unpaid voluntary position because it is a charity, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
• Attend Board meetings 3-4 times a year. Currently meetings are held in person in Norwich.

The Charity’s main activity is the publication of INTEREST, a journal which comes out every 6 weeks to coincide with Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meetings.