We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees – Applications now closed

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A fantastic opportunity to join a new, rapidly expanding charity dealing with a problem of global significance has arisen. Antibiotic Research UK (ANTRUK), the world’s first charity tackling bacterial antibiotic resistance is seeking a new Chair of the Trustees to succeed the current chair who will be retiring in Autumn 2019. Antibiotic resistance, where infectious bacteria become resistant to antibiotics is a grave threat to human kind. Estimates suggest that globally up to 10 million people per year will die from a resistant infection if things do not change between now and then.
ANTRUK was formed in 2014 to respond to this global challenge of resistance, and because there was no charity and advocacy agency focussing on this major health issue. Our mission is to conduct research into new antibiotic treatments, educate the public and professionals about the problem of resistance and support patients through networking and education. Our work tackles the general ignorance about resistance and aims to not only tackle the problem through our own efforts but also to work with all stakeholders collaboratively. We focus on the need to address social as well as medical issues in treating patients and limiting the onward transmission of the infection. We manage grant-funded programmes, commissioned research and, increasingly, work as an advisory agency. We act as advocates to ensure our policies and services meet the needs of patients and communities effectively. We also encourage government, donors and drug companies to increase their commitment to research to developing new way to control resistance, in support of the World Health Organization’s antimicrobial resistance strategy.
Essential requirements
• Experience at senior executive board level and preferably with chairing experience
• Experience of public speaking and/or media appearance; willingness to act as ambassador for the
cause at public events and with policy-makers
• Experience of income generation for business development or charitable fundraising
Desirable requirements
• Experience of the medical/healthcare/bioscience sector
• Experience of running scientific or medical research programmes
• Charity trustee experience
• Based in and with an extensive network in the south of England
To be effective in this role, the person appointed must have proven leadership skills, be a good communicator and have good interpersonal skills. We’re looking for someone with an ability to support, mentor and develop our team as we grow. This is a voluntary position.
If you would like to apply for this role please email the following documents to info@antibioticresearch.org.uk marking the subject as CHAIR OF TRUSTEES APPLICATION:

• An up-to-date CV; and
• A covering letter outlining, with examples, how you meet the role and person specification criteria

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please do contact Colin Garner at colin.garner@antibioticresearch.org.uk to arrange a convenient time to discuss.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2019. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in central London. The interview will be an opportunity to meet some current board members and the Chief Executive.