MAST-Scotland board of trustees x 2 with investment and / or fundraising experience

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine science membership organization in the United Kingdom is seeking at least two independent Board Members with expertise in philanthropy and investment management. Responsibilities include advising on the fundraising strategy, supporting investment management, and participating in Board meetings. The roles are unremunerated but expenses will be reimbursed, and successful candidates will contribute to raising £15 million for sustainable funding of PhD studentships. A commitment to attend twice-yearly meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fields of philanthropy and endowment investments.
• Ability to advise on fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement.
• Competence in supporting investment and endowment management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement.
• Support investment and endowment management.
• Attend Board meetings and participate in subcommittees.

Skills

Fundraising in higher education

Building philanthropic relationships

Investment management

Higher education governance

Charity finance

Marine or environmental science research

Job description

About MASTS

MASTS is Scotland's largest marine science membership organisation, comprising 18 partner institutions, including 12 Higher Education Institutes, and over 900 individual members. Since its formation in 2009, MASTS has coordinated collaborative research, training, and innovation across the marine sector.

About the Roles

We are seeking two individuals with relevant expertise to help guide and support the development of the MAST-Scotland Endowment Fund, which aims to raise £15 million to provide sustainable and independent funding for PhD studentships. Trustees will contribute strategic insight, governance oversight, and sectoral knowledge to help MAST-Scotland achieve its ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on fundraising strategy and philanthropic engagement
• Supporting investment and endowment management
• Championing the Graduate School's mission and impact
• Attending Board meetings (held twice a year, usually online)
• Participating in sub committees as appropriate

Who We Are Looking For

In addition to investing in professional services to assist us in this initiative, the MAST-Scotland Board is seeking to appoint at least two new independent Board Members with relevant expertise in the fields of philanthropy and endowment investments.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Fundraising in higher education or the environmental sector
• Building philanthropic relationships and networks
• Investment management and endowment strategy
• Higher education governance or leadership
• Charity finance, risk, or compliance
• Marine or environmental science research

The MAST-S Board is chaired by Professor Nick Fyfe. The Secretariat to the Board is provided by the MASTS Directorate led by Professor David Paterson, the MASTS Executive Director and is based at the University of St Andrews.

Terms of Appointment

• Unremunerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
• Initial term: 3 years (renewable)
• Time commitment: The MAST-Scotland board meet twice a yea

Terms of Appointment

• Unremunerated (reasonable expenses reimbursed)
• Initial term: 3 years (renewable)
• Time commitment: The MAST-Scotland board meet twice a yea