Trustee

Trustee Directors for Scientific Institute - Bioscience

A Scientific Institute who undertake interdisciplinary research at the forefront of food and health are looking for two Trustees to join their board.

They are a leading member of a unique plant-food-health science cluster in Norwich, UK.

Working directly with clinicians in a new state-of-the-art building (which houses both the Institute and the Gastroenterology unit of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and academics from the University of East Anglia) QIB scientists have expertise across food science, microbiology, the microbiome, biomathematics and clinical research.

The Institute was established in 2017 and it has blossomed into an internationally recognised research centre at the forefront of food and health research, thanks to the leadership of its first Director, Professor Ian Charles. With the appointment of its new Institute Director and CEO, Professor Daniel Figeys, who will join the Institute in early 2025, this is a remarkable opportunity to further develop the QIB. The Institute receives core research funding from the BBSRC, which fund two major strategic research programmes, running from 2023-2028, and which it uses to leverage research funding from many other sources.

What we are looking for

A Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight of the Institute, and with the strong interest in food and health, this is an exciting time in the development of QIB. As the tenures of some of its existing Trustee Directors are coming to an end, the Board is looking to make new appointments of exceptional candidates with senior expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Senior level experience in the UK research funding environment
• Alternative funding streams such as venture capital or industry
• In depth knowledge of the public health and policy arena

With commercial acumen and passion about helping to lead the Institute in meeting its mission to deliver healthier lives through innovation in gut health, microbiology and food, you will be able to demonstrate significant experience in a senior role and an interest in the mission. Applicants must have the ability to contribute to strategic thinking and development.

Prior experience as a Trustee Director or Non-Executive Director would be advantageous. Successful candidates must be able to make a commitment of approximately ten days per annum to prepare for and attend meetings of the Board. At least two of the meetings are likely to be face to face, with the rest being held online. The positions, which are voluntary, are normally for a period of three years. Expenses will be reimbursed.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 December 2024. To express an interest or for more information please email our retained Consultant at TPP Recruitment: Matt Adams, Lisa Ross or Lenrick Greaves at Executive@tpp.co.uk or call 0207 198 6060.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.