Nesta

We are Nesta – the UK’s innovation agency for social good. We design, test and scale new solutions to society’s biggest problems, changing millions of lives for the better. We believe that innovation offers more potential now than ever before. We see opportunities to mobilise citizens and influence behaviour. Private and public capital that can be used more creatively. A wealth of data to mine. And so we draw on these rich resources by bringing together diverse teams. Data scientists, designers and behavioural scientists. Practitioners, academics, entrepreneurs and people with lived experience.

Nesta is now looking to appoint two Trustees to our Board to support the Executive Team in delivering our strategy and having impact at scale across our three Missions: a fairer start for every child; a healthy life for all, and a sustainable future where the economy works better for people and the planet. Candidates will be innovative, creative thought partners who have a deep passion for innovation in the broadest sense and the energy and creativity to maximise our impact.

The time commitment for these roles is around a day and a half per month and Trustees are appointed for terms of three years. This is an exceptional opportunity to join the Board of a trailblazing organisation that is working to advance innovation worldwide to change lives for the better. Nesta recognises the enormous benefits of diverse leadership and we actively and warmly encourage applications therefore from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences and particularly those with personal lived experience connected to our Mission areas.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Nesta on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference BUWJ. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Friday 4th August 2023.