Appointment of Trustees
Closing date: 10am Monday 16 November 2026
Interested candidates should apply for this role by sending a CV and cover letter to Kate Sumner: HR@nationalnumeracy.org.uk
The role:
National Numeracy is looking to appoint two new trustees to join its charity Board to replace retiring trustees who have reached their maximum term limit.
These are key appointments to help steer the charity through its next phase of development. The new trustees will be inspiring, dynamic and ambitious individuals who are committed to making a significant and lasting improvement to numeracy levels across the UK.
While we welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds and experience, for these appointments we are particularly interested in people who can bring expertise, perspective and networks that will help National Numeracy deepen its impact and extend its influence. We are especially keen to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Maths, numeracy and education: Knowledge and experience of maths, numeracy and/or the education and skills landscape, with the insight and connections to help strengthen National Numeracy’s credibility, influence and reach.
- External influence and strategic partnerships: Experience in one or more of campaigning and communications, policy and government engagement, fundraising, or strategic partnerships, with the ability to build relationships, open doors and help extend National Numeracy’s profile and influence.
We do not expect candidates to bring experience across all of these areas; we are seeking complementary strengths across the appointments.
Some key responsibilities:
- Participate in the role of the board in providing effective oversight of the charity.
- Help to develop and refine the strategy as necessary to ensure National Numeracy achieves its aims.
- Contribute to meetings of the Board of Trustees and be willing to participate in any sub-committees that might be suitable to your skill set.
- Participate in ensuring that the charity follows governance best practice and good management of resources, being aware of risk.
- Be willing to represent National Numeracy externally to build its profile, influence opinion-formers and raise funds. This may include appearances in the media, speaking platforms and more informal communication.
- Help to initiate and foster relationships with potential and existing strategic funders and partners, including business leaders and senior government personnel.
- In all activities, help establish and maintain National Numeracy as a highly respected organisation.
We welcome applications from people at all stages of their careers looking to extend their experience and would be happy to talk to candidates who have no previous trustee experience but who have an understanding of and commitment to the importance of our mission and a commitment to learning. We will provide trustee training as necessary.
The successful candidates will be joining a very strong and committed Board – see here for details of other board members (please note this includes the trustees that are shortly retiring from the board). They will be engaged, enthusiastic and creative individuals with a passion to help contribute to the next phase of development for the charity to scale-up and make a really important difference.
