Nuffield Foundation

The Nuffield Foundation seeks a new member of its Board of Trustees. The Nuffield Foundation tackles the UK’s biggest social challenges by funding research, generating evidence, and guiding decision-makers to implement solutions that improve people’s lives. Founded in 1943, during the second world war, the Foundation was created with the conviction that its work could help to inform post-war reconstruction. Today, in a world marked by rapid change, entrenched inequalities, social divisions, and deep uncertainties, its purpose remains as vital as ever.

In July 2025, the Foundation published its Strategic Review, renewing the Foundation’s commitment to prosperity, inclusiveness, and fairness, and a strategy focused on the complex challenges shaping lives in the UK today. The Foundation will use its resources to generate evidence, convene debate and promote innovation to deliver lasting social benefits by: influencing policy; improving practice; funding innovative interventions; backing groundbreaking institutions. Over the next five years, the Foundation’s work will be guided by five interconnected topics: a prosperous and fair society; inclusive society; science, technology and society; climate change; and trustworthy & effective institutions.

Nuffield Foundation trustees are responsible for governance and strategic oversight to ensure the organisation is well placed, and has the financial stability, to deliver on this mission, objectives and ambition. The trustees work with the Chief Executive and executive team to develop and oversee strategic priorities for the organisation, to ensure that the Nuffield Foundation provides relevant and impactful evidence, and supports work, to advance social wellbeing. Previous trustee experience is highly desirable, and all candidates will need to have an understanding of, and commitment to, the philanthropic sector. Experience gained in business and the private sector will be valued alongside charity, public service, research and academia. Experience across multiple sectors, or at their intersection, would be compelling.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Nuffield Foundation on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference NBZUA. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday 16 February.