Recruitment of two individuals to join our global Board of Trustees

About Forum for the Future

Forum for the Future, one of the world’s leading international sustainability organisations, works to influence the arc of change towards a just and regenerative future. This year we celebrate 30 years of our work, inspiring change-actors to step up their ambition, stretch their vision and find pathways that are systemic, strategic and tackle root causes of the world’s sustainability crises.

Our current trustee board is a committed group who are passionate about helping Forum to deliver its mission. We are currently seeking two individuals to join our board who have the experience and desire to help deliver our mission of accelerating a shift towards a just and regenerative future, in which people and planet can thrive.

Trustee Role 1

Deep experience of a country or region in SE Asia and/or India, either in business or the philanthropic/institutional funding sec
Strong networks in business, philanthropy and civil society in Asia.
Experience of working on sustainability ideally in energy, food, and/or finance.

To find out more, view the role description below:

Trustee Role 2

A strong working knowledge of the philanthropic or institutional funding sector internationally, including in the USA, Asia and Europe, which may also include corporate or family business foundations.
Strong networks in philanthropy and institutional funding internationally.
A background in sustainability or international development.

To find out more, view the role description below:

Candidates maybe based in or outside the UK. We do not have ‘ideal’ candidates in mind as we recognise and value the range of diverse experiences that people can bring to a role. If you do not meet all the requirements outlined in the job description but still believe you have the right mix of skills and experience to thrive in this role and further Forum’s ambitious goals for change, we encourage you to apply.

If this piqued your interest, please read on, and apply to join our team. We look forward to receiving your application! 

Recruitment process

To apply please send your CV and a brief note explaining why you are applying to [email protected] The application deadline is the end of the day 28 June 2026. Interviews will take place in July.

Equal Opportunities

Forum for the Future wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment. We promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion both in our own workplace and through our work with our partners and the wider public. We actively support and promote diversity as an essential component of sustainability, and as a key element of our organisational values. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, caste, religion or belief.

We encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those who identify as disabled, LGBTQ, ethnic minorities, and come from diverse social and educational backgrounds.

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