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Trustee
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Department: Business Services
Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London
Reporting To: Amy Rose
Compensation: Unpaid, but travel expenses can be claimed
Description
ClientEarth is looking to add two to three new Trustees to our UK Board of Trustees.
Our Board of Trustees brings together experts from the private sector, B-Corps, non-profits and foundations, law, and the arts to guide and champion the ambition of ClientEarth in the wider environmental movement. They are driven by the urgency of the climate crisis and the relentless destruction of nature, and united in their belief in the law’s essential role in defending people and planet.
We are specifically seeking candidates with significant experience living and working in the EU or Asia-Pacific, given our depth of work in the former and rapid growth in the latter. We are also looking for candidates with the skills and willingness to take up roles on our Finance, Audit, & Investment Committee or our Governance & Risk Committee.
We are seeking outstanding people with diverse insights and experiences to help support this unique organisation in its next chapter. Will you join us?
An online Question and Answer session is scheduled for 10:30 BST / 11:30 CEST, Wednesday 5th August. Please click here to register.
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Main duties
The ClientEarth UK Board of Trustees is responsible for agreeing ClientEarth’s overall programmatic and financial strategy; approving the annual budget; and ensuring sound governance, administration, and financial management.
Trustees also have oversight of arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal, and remuneration of the Chief Executive Officer and the rest of the Executive Team. Day-to-day management of ClientEarth is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer, who onward delegates certain functions to the Executive Team, as well as members of the Global Leadership Group.
See our Trustee recruitment brochure, below, for further details.
Key requirements
- Knowledge of or a strong interest in conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and/or social justice
- Strategic vision, sound and independent judgment, and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working in a global organisation
- Leadership experience, preferably in finance, business, strategic communications, tech, law, or other relevant sectors
- Significant, relevant experience working in the EU or Asia-Pacific
See our Trustee recruitment brochure, below, for a detailed requirements list.
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UK Trustees serve a three-year term, and will be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term. In exceptional cases, or where necessary to fill a needed skill gap, a Trustee may be offered a third term.
We estimate that Trustees commit on average 8-10 days a year, not including travel.
There is no financial remuneration for Trustees, although Board-related travel expenses may be claimed.
Recruitment timeline
Please read the "Our Hiring Process" section at the bottom of this advert for a full overview of our recruitment process. Please note we operate a two-stage application process as detailed below.
- Advertising period: July 13th through to 23:59 BST Tuesday September 15th 2026
- Additional questions submitted by: 18th September 2026
- First round interviews: Early to mid October TBC
- Second round interviews: Late October TBC
- Appointments confirmed by: Early December 2026
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. See our equity, diversity and inclusion journey page for more.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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