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How to Apply

To formally apply for this position, we would like you to provide an up-to-date CV, completed diversity monitoring form, along with a statement outlining your suitability for this role and why you are motivated to join Comic Relief at this time. Instead of a traditional cover letter, we would like you to provide answers to the following five questions (max 250 words per answer):  

  1.  Why are you interested in becoming a Trustee for Comic Relief? How do you see your role as a Trustee for Comic Relief?  
  2. Comic Relief is committed to embracing equity as a strategy to improve the outcomes of the communities we support. What is your definition of equity and how have you used this to improve outcomes of communities affected by discrimination?  
  3. Our Trustees work closely with our Executive Team, fostering honesty and transparency. Under what circumstances have you developed relationships (formally or otherwise) within organisations? Please provide an example of collaboration with peers to reach a consensus.  

Social change:  

4. Please provide us with at least one example of having led or contributed to meaningful social change in and/or across the Global South.
5. Where do you see key opportunities for Comic Relief to further effect positive social change in the Global South? 

 Income generation:  

4. Please provide us with at least one example of having diversified income streams or of having maximised income growth through innovation.
5. Where do you see key opportunities for Comic Relief to maximise its income?  

Please submit your CV and supporting statement in a Word document on the following link by 11:59pm Sunday 16 January 2022.

If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please contact our Executive Search partners, Green Park on 07584 076 890 and ask for Harry Marven on email on Harry.Marven@green-park.co.uk.

Timetable

Closing date
11:59pm Sunday 16 January 2022
Green Park interviews
w/c 31 January – w/c 7 February 2022
Informal Conversations with Comic Relief
Monday 21, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 February 2022
Final Panel interviews
Tuesday 1 and Friday 4 March 2022