Chair Designate (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking an experienced Chair Designate to join its Board of Trustees and later assume the Chair role. Working closely with the trustees and senior leadership, the Chair will support strong governance and guide the organization through the next phase of its strategy amid political, economic, and social uncertainty. The role includes helping strengthen the organization’s influence and impact and advancing its work to improve social well-being through research, evidence, and opportunity. Candidates should bring prior experience as a Chair, a broad understanding of social policy and social welfare, and an appreciation of high-quality research and evidence. They should understand how research can inform policy and practice and improve people’s lives and life chances. The role calls for the ability to provide effective governance and strategic guidance in support of the organization’s mission.