People’s Health Trust is a national charity working with local communities across England, Scotland and Wales to stop people dying too young, help people live longer and healthier lives, and make health more equal. Our new five-year strategy, launching in October, will focus on working with communities most affected by poor health to co-design community-led solutions that tackle the causes of poor health, being a trusted source of evidence that shapes policy and practice, and growing our philanthropic and impact partnerships to enable greater reach. We are looking for three people who can bring experience, insight and constructive challenge to our governance and help us increase our impact. Philanthropy Trustee – bringing significant philanthropy, major gifts or major donor expertise to our Board. Independent Member, Finance, Audit & Operations Committee – bringing senior finance, audit, risk or charity accounting experience. Independent Member, Programmes, Impact & Influencing Committee – bringing experience of social justice programmes, policy, influencing, research, evaluation or evidence. Philanthropy Trustee You will provide strategic insight and constructive challenge around philanthropy and major donor engagement, help strengthen the Trust’s profile with prospective supporters and support the executive team to build successful relationships with donors and philanthropic partners. Alongside this specialist contribution, you will share responsibility with fellow Trustees for strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of People’s Health Trust. Independent Member – Finance, Audit & Operations Committee You will bring independent financial scrutiny and challenge to a committee responsible for supporting the Board and executive across finance, audit, risk and wider organisational operations. Your primary contribution will include oversight of financial planning and reporting, audit, financial controls and risk management, with opportunities to contribute to wider discussions covering areas such as income generation, IT, people and legal matters. This role provides an opportunity to help shape and scrutinise the effectiveness of the Trust’s programmes, evidence, influencing and impact work. You will contribute strategic insight around areas including programme design and delivery, evaluation and learning, the use of evidence, public policy, influencing and communications. We are particularly interested in people with knowledge of programmes addressing injustice, policy and public affairs, or research, evaluation and evidence-led decision-making. help ensure strong governance, accountability and sound decision-making keep the experiences and interests of the communities People’s Health Trust supports at the heart of decisions act in support of the Trust’s mission, values and long-term impact. People’s Health Trust is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and wants its governance to reflect the communities it serves and bring together a wide range of skills, experiences and perspectives. Philanthropy Trustee and Committee Members, People's Health Trust Candidate Pack Sunday 18th October
Trustee (Finance & Audit) in City of London employer: PEOPLES HEALTH TRUST
People's Health Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to social justice and health equality, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. With flexible working arrangements in London, employees benefit from meaningful engagement with local communities and opportunities for professional growth in impactful marketing and communications. Join us in making a difference while enjoying a collaborative environment that prioritises employee well-being and development.
