Trustee

Join Global 50/50 as a Trustee

Are you Board level individual with a drive for gender equality? Global 50/50, a global leader in evidence-driven gender justice, is seeking additional Trustees for their Board.

Since 2017, Global Health 50/50 has been a trusted, evidence-driven authority and research initiative driving accountability for gender equality in the global health sector. Our work has helped to catalyse change across the policies, practices, and leadership within our sample of 200 organisations working in global health, and beyond – establishing a global benchmark for progress and transparency for equality.

The forces driving gender inequality don’t stop at the borders of health. That’s why Global Health 50/50 has evolved into Global 50/50 allowing us to take our proven model into new sectors, while staying grounded in the evidence-informed, change-focused work we’re known for. With a broader mandate and a growing team, we maintain an unwavering commitment to driving gender justice across the systems that shape our lives.

Global 50/50 has a bold new vision: to expose and address gender inequality across global systems in three powerful pillars: 

• Global Health 50/50: Continuing to lead on gender and health equity. 

• Global Justice 50/50: Launching mid-2025, with an interim report on the judiciary and a full Global Gender & Justice Report in the autumn. 

• Global Finance 50/50: Launching in 2026, with a focus on gender accountability across financial systems.

Each initiative builds on GH5050’s proven methodology: rigorous, transparent research that not only highlights disparities but activates data for accountability and drives reform. 

If you're ready to apply your knowledge and expertise to create lasting change, apply now to support a passionate, high-impact team. 

We are committed to equity, justice, diversity and inclusion across our organisation. This includes taking measures to support your application and your ability to participate in board meetings, including but not limited to: 

• Travel costs reimbursed
• The option of joining board meetings remotely
• Discussing your accessibility needs and making reasonable adjustments as needed.

Experience of being a Trustee is not essential - if you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Global 50/50, we'd be happy to discuss with you the commitment required.

Role Description

An opportunity to contribute your expertise to a high-impact global initiative driving gender equality.

About Global 50/50

Established in 2017, Global Health 50/50 is a non-profit organisation (a UK registered Charity) headquartered in Cambridge, UK, that initially focussed on the health sector and is increasingly active in other sectors, globally and at country level. As such, we have just rebranded as Global 50/50.

Global Health 50/50 was formed around a unique model which brings together the rigour of academic research, the knowledge of how policy change can occur and the momentum of advocates and communicators to catalyse progress on gender equality.

Global Health 50/50 was established as an independent research initiative to inform, inspire and incite action and accountability for gender equality and health equity.

We fulfil our mission by: 

• Informing global discourse with the world’s most rigorous and extensive index on the state of gender equality in global organisations active in health and health policy
• Inspiring a vision of a new normal for gender equality in global health
• Inciting a movement to demand and deliver the policies that will lead to gender equality in the workplace and in global health programmes

Through our flagship annual report and Gender and Health Index, Global 50/50 provides the only bird’s-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health sector today. The report assesses 200 organisations across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work. 

Based on an approach honed over seven years, Global 50/50 is planning to produce rigorous data on the state of gender equality within the justice sector and the financial sector where we will review approximately 200 organisations in each of these sectors at the global level. We will subsequently apply a similar approach and methodology in these sectors at the country level. Working with research and advocacy partners, supported by an advisory group, experts and a team of research consultants, Global 50/50 plans to leverage the data to engage with the assessed organisations directly. The work undertaken by Global 50/50 in the justice and financial sectors is part of a wider advocacy coalition supported by our funders aiming to drive organisational change for more diverse, inclusive and equitable global justice and financial sectors.

More information about Global 50/50 can be found on our website: https://globalhealth5050.org/ where you will also find our reports. Our Charity Commission entry including our accounts and annual report and annual returns can be found at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5168432/charity-overview

Role Responsibilities:

As a Trustee, you will help shape Global 50/50’s Strategic Direction: providing a sounding board and balance to the executive team, guidance on long-term planning and external engagement. Ultimately, with your fellow trustees, responsible for the sustainability of the organisation, you will help ensure and support the executive team to deliver:

Good Governance & Compliance: Overseeing financial health, risk management, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Financial Sustainability: Supporting fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and responsible financial oversight.

Global 50/50’s Influence & Visibility: Acting as an ambassador to strengthen partnerships and advocacy impact.

In addition, each trustee should use their specific skills, knowledge and experience to help the board reach sound decisions.

This may involve:

• Reviewing board papers
• Leading discussions
• Focusing on key issues
• Providing advice and guidance on new initiatives
• Advising on any issues where the trustee has special expertise.

Person specification 

• A commitment to the mission of the organisation.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Strategic vision.
• Good, independent judgement.
• An ability to think creatively.
• A willingness to speak their mind.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness integrity objectivity accountability openness honesty leadership.

Terms of appointment:

Terms of office  

• Three-year term of office.  
• This is a voluntary position, but all reasonable expenses can be covered.  

 Time commitment 

• Prepare for quarterly Board meetings. These are typically held on a Tuesday morning. Most meetings are virtual although we would like to meet in-person in Cambridge on an annual basis. 
• Additional time is needed to take ownership of actions that arise from meetings or for leadership / membership of sub-committees or working groups. We would also ask that you be flexible in responding to emergent time-urgent issues when they arise.  

How to apply

If you are passionate about driving gender equality and want to contribute your expertise to a high-impact global initiative, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for the role of Trustee at Global 50/50 please send your completed application form to recruitment@globalhealth5050.org

If you wish to submit further supporting documents [cover letter, CV, relevant publications] please also attach these to your email.

Closing date: Wednesday 30^th April 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.