Trustee
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) UK is hiring two volunteer Trustees based in London (with hybrid options) to provide strategic governance and leadership to support their humanitarian mission.
- Role
- Trustee
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) UK
- Location
- London, UK (with hybrid/remote options for meetings)
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) UK is seeking two new Trustees to join its Board and provide strategic guidance, governance, and oversight. Trustees will leverage their professional expertise to support the organization's humanitarian mission, focusing on areas like refugee integration, digital strategy, or philanthropy. The role requires a time commitment of 8-10 days per year, including attendance at board meetings and committee participation. This is a vital leadership position that helps shape the future of global humanitarian aid and local UK resettlement services.
What you'll do
- Fulfil legal duties and ensure good governance of the organization.
- Provide strategic advice and oversight to the Senior Management Team.
- Participate in at least one Board Committee (e.g., Audit, Safeguarding).
- Act as an ambassador for the IRC at events and meetings.
- Uphold safeguarding, equity, diversity, and inclusion commitments.
What it takes
- Senior leadership experience in a complex international or matrix-structured organization.
- Strong ability to support and challenge executive leadership.
- Commitment to advancing diversity, equality, and inclusion.
- Ability to interpret complex financial, risk, and performance information.
- Experience in refugee issues, digital strategy, or philanthropy is desirable.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Reasonable expenses are reimbursed in line with policy; induction and training provided.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a paid position?
No, this is an unpaid volunteer Trustee role, though the organization will reimburse reasonable expenses incurred during the performance of duties.
What is the expected time commitment?
The role requires approximately 8-10 days per year, which includes attending board meetings, committee participation, and an annual programme visit.
Do I need to be based in London?
In-person attendance at the London office is encouraged but not strictly essential; some meetings can be attended remotely.
How do I apply for this position?
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a short covering letter by the application deadline of June 28th, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee (IRC) UK's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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