The Scott Trust Endowment Limited
The purpose of the Scott Trust Endowment Limited (“STEL”) is to oversee the Endowment, enabling the Scott Trust Limited to secure and preserve the financial position of the Guardian in perpetuity. STEL became a subsidiary company of the Scott Trust in 2023, separating the management of the Endowment’s assets from the management of Guardian Media Group.
Board Responsibilities
* Oversee high‑level investment policies and principles designed to maximise returns while having a positive social and environmental impact.
* Approve and oversee investment strategies and asset allocation policies formulated and implemented by the STEL executive.
* Advise the other Board members on the long‑term financial position of the Endowment and its continuing ability to provide funding.
Required Skills
We are looking for senior fund management experience, including direct responsibility for managing assets and ideally some expertise in sustainability. Preferred backgrounds include Chief Investment Officer, Senior Portfolio Manager, or a comparable senior investment leadership position.
Additional Criteria Sought
* Understanding of the unique structure of the Scott Trust and alignment with its values.
* Experience operating successfully at Board/senior management level.
* Excellent communication skills: listening, asking thoughtful questions, and contributing to broader debate.
* Independence of mind, with confidence and readiness to challenge on matters of investment strategy, performance and governance.
* Understanding of sustainable investment, and ability to achieve and measure impact.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Scott Trust Endowment Limited is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We aspire to a diverse, inclusive, and representative working environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Appointment Term
Non‑Executive Directors will be appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be extended twice by a further three‑year term per extension. The appointment is expected to start in Autumn 2026.
Time Commitment
The board is expected to meet five times a year.
Remuneration
The salary for Non‑Executive Directors is £14,000 pa.
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