Non Executive Director, Scott Trust Endowment Ltd

The purpose of Scott Trust Endowment Limited (“STEL”) is to oversee the Endowment, with a view to enabling STL (Scott Trust Limited) to fulfil its purpose of securing and preserving the financial position of the Guardian in perpetuity. STEL  became a subsidiary company of the Scott Trust in 2023. This new entity separates the management of the Endowment’s assets from the management of  Guardian Media Group, one of the world’s leading independent media organisations.

The Scott Trust

The Trust forms part of a unique ownership structure for the Guardian. The Scott Trust was originally created in 1936 to secure the financial and editorial independence of the Guardian in perpetuity and to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of the Guardian free from commercial or political interference. The Scott Trust is the sole shareholder in Guardian Media Group . 

About the Fund

In accordance with the Scott Trust’s purpose, the primary objective of the Endowment is to generate strong risk-adjusted returns. The Scott Trust believes that long-term sustainable returns are dependent on stable, well-functioning and well-governed social, environmental, and economic systems.

The STEL Board’s remit and responsibilities include:

• Oversee high-level investment policies and principles designed to maximise returns while having a positive social and environmental impact 
• Approve and oversee investment strategies and asset allocation policies formulated and implemented by the STEL executive
• Advise the other STL Board members on the long-term financial position of the Endowment and its continuing ability to provide funding.

We are looking for the following skills:

Senior fund management experience including direct responsibility for managing assets and ideally some expertise in sustainability.  Candidates will most likely have gained this experience in roles such as Chief Investment Officer, Senior Portfolio Manager, or a comparable senior investment leadership position. We will have a preference for candidates who have experience in sustainable investment.

Additional criteria sought: 

• Understanding of the unique structure of the Scott Trust and alignment with its values
• Experience of operating successfully at Board/senior management level
• Excellent communication skills: being able to listen, ask thoughtful questions and contribute to the broader debate 
• Independence of mind, with the confidence and readiness to challenge on matters of investment strategy, performance and governance
• Understanding of sustainable investment, as well as achieving and measuring impact 

Diversity

The Scott Trust Endowment Ltd is committed to promoting equality and diversity. The Scott Trust Endowment Ltd aspires to promote a diverse, inclusive and representative working environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. 

Appointment term 

Non Executive Directors will be appointed for an initial term of three years, which may be extended twice by a further period of three years per term. The appointment is likely to start in Autumn 2026.

Time commitment 

The board is expected to meet 5 times a year.  

Remuneration 

The salary for Non Executive Directors is £14,000 pa.

How to apply?

The Scott Trust Endowment Limited is partnering with Nurole, a leading board-level search specialist, to find a new Non-Executive Director. You can find out more and apply here. To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact alex.osborne@nurole.com.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th April 2026

Interviews are likely to take place in May 2026.