Join the Board of Trustees

What will you be doing?

We welcome applications from individuals across sectors and backgrounds who share our commitment to ethical research practice. This includes (but is not limited to) social science, animal welfare, education, natural history, humanitarian projects, physical sciences, life sciences, earth sciences, humanities, philosophy, medicine and medical research, veterinarian sciences, business, politics, languages, literature, arts, psychology, media, mathematics, music, history, and more. 

We also encourage applications from early career professionals and those from underrepresented backgrounds. 

Lived experience is valued alongside formal qualifications.

All trustee roles are voluntary and remote. We estimate around 1–2 hours per week, but this is flexible and varies with your availability and role.

What are we looking for?

We are especially interested in individuals with experience or interest in one or more of the following areas:

• Research ethics (any field, sector, or discipline)
• Charity governance or law
• Finance and accounting (potential future Treasurer)
• Communications, web/digital, or public engagement
• Fundraising or grant applications
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Policy or regulatory frameworks
• Event planning and delivery

Trustee Responsibilities
 

As a trustee, you will:

• Uphold REA’s charitable objectives and public benefit purpose
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and governance
• Attend quarterly Board meetings (remote, approx. 2 hours)
• Participate in key decisions between meetings (by email or short calls)
• Take shared responsibility for operational oversight (e.g., reviewing policies, helping
  with events or partnerships)
• You may also be invited to take on a named officer role (e.g., Chair, Treasurer) or lead on
  a specific functional area if desired.

What difference will you make?

In addition to trustee responsibilities outlined above, we want to further the charity’s impact by supporting areas that you, as a Trustee, are interested in.

• Be part of a meaningful organisation shaping ethical research practice
• Gain or deepen experience in charity governance
• Work with like-minded colleagues in an open and collaborative environment
• Enhance your CV through trustee experience and strategic leadership
• Contribute your ideas and skills to a growing organisation committed to public good

Additional information

You can download the following documents:

Before you apply

To express interest, please get in touch with:

• A short statement about your background and interest in REA
• Your CV (or LinkedIn profile)
• Your email address 

If you’re unsure whether you meet the criteria or would just like an informal chat, feel free to contact us. We’d be happy to hear from you.