We are seeking LDBS Trustees to serve a four-year term from January 2026. You will join a dynamic, diverse Board which shares our vision for distinctively Christian schools at the heart of the education sector in London.
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Trustees support, encourage, challenge and hold LDBS leaders to account as together we serve the children and young people of our diocese.
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Most LDBS Trustees serve on a committee: Education, Operations, or Risk & Audit.
The annual commitment includes:
o attending up to six board meetings
o attending up to four committee meetings
o attending training, including the trustee role, safeguarding and anti-racism
o background reading
o invites to occasional LDBS events-
Board and committee meetings are usually held midweek in the late afternoon or early evening.
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Being an LDBS Trustee is a voluntary position but essential expenses, such as travel, can be reimbursed.
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Every diocese has a Diocesan Board of Education, and LDBS is the board for the London Diocese.
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LDBS is a charitable company limited by guarantee.
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Abigail Chand, PA to the Director of Education abigail.chand@london.anglican.org.
To apply, please complete the application form and send it to ldbsrecruitment@london.anglican.org to be received by 30 September 2025.
Interviews will be held in October 2025.
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LDBS serves a diverse city. Applications are especially welcome from anyone with a Global Majority Heritage; we are keen to make sure that the Board includes people from a range of backgrounds.
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LDBS is a complex charity. Applications are especially welcome from anyone with a background in financial investments, financial management, strategic leadership, risk, audit or the development and use of property. We are keen to make sure that the Board includes people with a range of relevant skills and experience.
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LDBS Trustee appointments are made by the Bishop of London on the recommendation of a Nominations Committee.
For more information about this role, please read this Application Pack.