Chair of the Board of Trustees

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and governance while serving as a visible and influential ambassador for the Institute. They will support the Director in strengthening relationships with government, funders, academia, industry and philanthropic partners, and help position the Institute at the forefront of addressing some of society’s most significant challenges through our world-leading research and innovation.

We are particularly interested in candidates with senior leadership experience in business, industry, research and innovation, or major transformation and capital development, together with a genuine enthusiasm and passion for the mission and long-term ambitions of the John Innes Centre. A track record of influencing at the highest levels, building strategic partnerships and leading complex organisations or boards is essential. Experience of commercial research, major capital development projects or philanthropic fundraising is highly desirable.