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Specialist Education and Care Trust

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey (hybrid)

Time commitment: Approx. 10–12 days per year

Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

A specialist education and care trust based in Surrey is seeking up to five new Trustees to join its committed and values-led Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young adults with complex learning and behavioural needs through integrated education, care and therapy.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight and constructive challenge across the organisation’s education, residential and supported living services. You’ll work closely with the Executive Principal and Senior Leadership Team, helping to shape operational strategy, monitor financial performance, and ensure effective governance.

Applications are welcome from individuals with experience in the charity, education, care, or public service sectors. The organisation is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:

• HR and people strategy
• IT systems and cyber security
• Finance and financial oversight
• Legal and contract law
• Health services
• Safeguarding
  
  
  

Above all, the Trust is looking for individuals who bring energy and enthusiasm, empathy and values alignment, and a collaborative and constructive spirit.

You do not need to be Catholic to apply; Trustees of all faiths and none who share the organisation’s mission and commitment to inclusion are warmly welcomed.

Deadline for applications: 11 January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 19 January 2026 and week commencing 26 January 2026

For more information, including how to apply, please view the appointment brief on the Prospectus website.