Protected: Trustee
How we are run
Trustees contribute their services to the Board on a voluntary basis and are responsible for the governance of the charity, ensuring it meets its statutory responsibilities, as well as determining overall strategy, policies, and direction, with the expert guidance of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
The full Board usually meets four times a year, with all Trustees having a term length of three years and being eligible to serve three consecutive terms. The Board is led by Chair Ian McCafferty CBE, supported by Deputy Chair Karen Cracknell.
In addition to the main Board there are Board Sub-Committees for Finance, People & Culture, Remuneration, and Development. A Research and Advocacy Strategy Advisory Group (RASAG) comprises Chairs of our Expert Review Panels, members of our Advocacy Advisory Group (AAP) and relevant Trustees.
The Trustees delegate day-to-day management of the charity to the Chief Executive, Fiona Hazell, who works with an SLT made up of the Directors of Income, Communications, Research & Advocacy, and Finance & Resources. Overall, we currently have 30 staff, as well as a hugely dedicated volunteer community which includes our Patient Experience Advisory Panel and our Community Champions.
Role responsibilities
- Ensure the charity pursues its objectives in line with its governing document and applies its resources accordingly.
- Uphold the highest standards of governance and contribute towards continuous improvement.
- Ensure the charity meets its fiduciary and wider legal responsibilities and abides by its policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the charity’s strategic direction, champion the needs of those affected by leukaemia, and provide leadership on how it can most effectively deliver its work.
- Scrutinise performance and hold the SLT to account for delivery against strategic objectives.
- Champion equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging within the charity.
- Model behaviour in accordance with the charity’s values.
- Be an active ambassador for the charity, supporting the team in fundraising and campaigning efforts.
- Be an active member of the Research and Advocacy Strategy Advisory Group (RASAG) and
play a key role in its development (including the recruitment of a Chair and Deputy Chair who are
fully independent of the charity)
Person specification
- A senior, UK-based, leukaemia-focused clinician researcher in haematology with experience of
involvement in discovery and /or translational research to cover the breadth of our charitable
work. Applications are also welcome from recently-retired candidates with interest and
knowledge maintained in a fast-moving field. - Strong and well-developed networks, bringing contacts and relationships to Leukaemia UK that
will inform our activities and build a stronger community of support for our work. - Experience of setting strategic direction and supporting delivery, using analytical skills and wise
judgement. - A team player who can work collaboratively with the rest of the Board, challenging constructively
when necessary. - A desire to increase understanding of, and commitment to, the mission and values of the
organisation. - An ability to represent Leukaemia UK and its work effectively as a Trustee and supporter of the
charity. - Knowledge or experience of not-for-profit governance.
Application instructions
We very much hope you will consider making an application to join us as a Leukaemia UK Trustee.
To make a formal expression of interest, please submit a CV and covering letter to Ian McCafferty via email, c/o Jennifer Searles, jennifer.searles@leukaemiauk.org.uk, by midday on Monday June 15th 2026.
Interviews will be arranged at mutually agreeable times during July.
We look forward to hearing from you.