Board Member (Trustee)

About Reall

Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing for people living on low incomes in urban Africa and Asia.

Reall seeks to improve the lives of under-served households in African and Asian cities by building and increasing access to green, resilient, affordable homes. We’re doing this because homes aren’t just a fundamental human right; they unleash unimaginable human potential to shape a future of gender parity, climate resilience, clean air, renewable energy, and socio-economic justice. 

The Role

To enter into an engaged and proactive relationship with Reall, providing strategic oversight and leadership across the housing, finance, and emerging markets sectors to drive the achievement of our ambitious goal.

You will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• UK-based senior academic who can significantly enhance our credibility in data and evidence initiatives as well as within our broader portfolio.
• Proven experience and success in areas such as climate, gender, financial inclusion,
• Senior academic research, along with a strong alignment with Reall’s values, vision, and mission.
• Ideally a minimum of three years’ relevant experience as a board member or trustee in a not-for profit organisation or social enterprise.
• Ideally at least three years’ relevant experience working at a senior level in one of the key skills areas identified.
• Experience working in the context of African and/or Asian markets.
• An understanding of and commitment to international development and social enterprise.
• An understanding of the requirements of good governance in a not-for-profit organisation such as Reall.
• An understanding of risk management principles and their applications in managing a business.
• An understanding of good HR and/or organisational development practice.
• An effective communicator to inspire people to engage with Reall’s work.
• An understanding of the impact of diversity and inclusion on corporate performance.
• A commitment to giving the necessary time and effort to engage effectively with the work of Reall. 

Further information

The successful candidate will be expected to attend their first Board meeting on 22^nd September.

Full details are in the job description, person specification and recruitment pack, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role. Please note that you must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply for this role.

For more details download the Recruitment Pack of Academic Trustee. 

Submit Application

Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification on our website.

The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Sunday 29th June.