[Hiring] Trustee @Malaria Consortium

Role Description

Malaria Consortium is recruiting a new Trustee with legal expertise. We are seeking a Trustee with strong legal experience to join our Board and contribute to the effective governance and oversight of Malaria Consortium.

• The Trustee will provide strategic legal insight to support the Board in fulfilling its duties and ensuring the organisation operates in accordance with its legal and regulatory obligations.
• This includes contributing to discussions on governance, risk management, compliance, and organisational decision-making.
• Help the Board navigate complex legal considerations relevant to an international charity.

We are particularly interested in candidates with legal experience relevant to the charity sector. This may include:

• Familiarity with charity and company law.
• Regulatory frameworks.
• Constitutional requirements.
• Delegated authorities.
• Governance best practice.
• Experience advising on legal risk, safeguarding charity assets, managing contractual or regulatory matters, and supporting transparent, accountable governance.

This role would suit someone with senior-level legal experience, gained either in private practice, in-house, government, or the not-for-profit sector. Previous experience as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director would be advantageous but is not essential.

The time commitment for this role is approximately two days per month. Further details can be found in the role description attached.

Qualifications

• Strong legal experience.
• Experience relevant to the charity sector.
• Senior-level legal experience (private practice, in-house, government, or not-for-profit sector).

Requirements

• Familiarity with charity and company law.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and constitutional requirements.
• Knowledge of governance best practices.
• Experience in advising on legal risk and safeguarding charity assets.
• Ability to manage contractual or regulatory matters.
• Support for transparent and accountable governance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to the governance of an international charity.
• Engagement with a diverse Board and stakeholders.
• Professional development in the charity sector.

Company Description

Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.

• Partnering with governments and local authorities to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities.
• Addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems.
• Collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach to lower child mortality and promote lasting wellbeing.