Centre for Workplace Equity
Board Member Vacancy
Role Description & Person Specification
The Centre for Workplace Equity is looking to establish its first full Board of Trustees to co-create the organisation’s vision, mission and objectives.
The Centre for Workplace Equity (CWE) is a new Scottish-registered international charity dedicated to advancing equity in workplaces globally,
with a focus on NGOs and civil society organisations. It will provide evidence-based consulting, diagnostics, and interventions specifically to that
sector, maintain a resource database on workplace equity, and run campaigns to promote systemic change. The Centre will co-create its vision,
mission, and objectives with a globally representative Board, ensuring diverse regional and intersectional perspectives, especially from the Global
South shape its work.
The Board of Trustees
CWE’s Board of Trustees exists to provide strategic oversight, guidance, and stewardship in advancing the Centre’s mission. The Board supports the
Centre by shaping its long-term vision, ensuring alignment with its values and objectives, and upholding high standards of governance and
accountability. In addition, the Board serves as a source of expertise, advocacy, and connection, helping to strengthen the Centre’s impact, build
collaborative partnerships, and champion workplace equity across sectors and global regions. The full Terms of Reference for the Board of Trustees can
be viewed here.
About You
We are looking for 10–15 Board members who can bring a breadth of perspectives, lived experiences, and professional expertise. Collectively,
members will contribute knowledge across areas such as human resources, people and culture, social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, feminism,
finance, fundraising, organisational governance, policy, research, and communications. We are also keen to hear from individuals who may have an
interest in acting as the Chair, Secretary or Treasurer of the Board (role descriptions to be shared at a later date).
CWE particularly welcomes interest from individuals and communities whose voices are underrepresented in governance and leadership. This
includes (but is not limited to) women, people from historically marginalised racial and ethnic backgrounds (Global Majority), disabled people,
neurodivergent people, LGBTQ+ and gender-diverse individuals, people with long-term health conditions or chronic illnesses, people from working-class
communities, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, people from the Global South, those in informal or insecure employment, carers, younger and older
workers, people of faith and from belief communities, and those from rural or geographically marginalised areas. We believe that centring such
perspectives is essential to advancing genuine workplace equity.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work with a global team of Board members to build the foundations of a new NGO working to advance
equity.
Expectations
Board Members are expected to:
Occupy the role for at least one year (renewable by agreement with the
Board)
Attend 4 - 6 Board meetings each year (1.5 - 2 hours per meeting)
Attend additional subgroup meetings (roughly 4-6 per year)
Commit to 8 hours per month (including both meetings and other
activities)
Those Board members with a particular appetite to do so, may
contribute to the provision of equity consulting, diagnostics and
interventions as agreed
Fulfill their legal duties as Board members (see Terms of Reference)
This is a voluntary, remote position.
Person Specification
Desirable
Ability to commit to the expected hours of participation
Commitment to the organisation, with time, capacity and willingness
for effective board participation.
Experience of leadership or informal/formal decision making.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Commitment to building a solid understanding of legal, financial, audit,
and regulatory aspects of charity management.
Capable of making informed decisions after analysing information.
Experience of co-creation of projects, policies or ways of working
Passionate about equity, either in a workplace setting or in other
contexts
Working knowledge of English
Information Sessions
We will be holding optional information sessions for those who are interested in becoming a Board member. The sessions will provide an opportunity to
find out about the Centre for Workplace Equity, about the role, and to ask questions. If you would like to join an information session, please sign up for
one of them here.
How to Apply
To apply for the role, please complete the application form before 1 April 2026
