Trustee vacancies
The Science Media Centre are hiring for 3x Trustee positions, to join our Board from October 2026. Please note this is a voluntary unpaid role.
Deadline: Monday 3rd August 2026
Location: Although we are a London-based organisation we welcome applications for Trustees from across the UK. Hybrid options are available for all meetings, with the expectation that trustees can travel for some face-to-face meetings (travel expenses provided).
Salary: Unpaid voluntary role
Interviews: mid-August, date TBC
Start date: Tuesday 13th October 2026
Role profile: Here
The Science Media Centre is uniquely placed as an independent press office for science. We exist to help ensure that media reporting of the defining science stories of our times is evidence-based and responsible, and to support and encourage scientists and engineers to engage with the media on the stories that matter most.
We are a small, dynamic team working on the most controversial and exciting science stories in the headlines. Our Trustees provide us with the overarching governance we need to achieve our goals, helping to set overall strategic direction, keeping the SMC on track with its unique mission and charitable aims and, on occasion, being called on for advice and support on how the SMC should respond to controversial, challenging or sensitive issues.
In this round of recruitment, we are particularly seeking applications from:
- people working in science journalism
- CEOs, COOs, or equivalent who have experience running a small organisation
- people with an understanding of and experience in how social media and AI are changing the landscape of science journalism and science in the media
Full details and how to apply can be found in the attached role profile.
We know that some demographics are less likely to apply for Trustee roles. You do not need to be the most senior person at your organisation to qualify, and we welcome applications from first-time Trustees. If you’re passionate about supporting a charity dedicated to improving science in the headlines, and you think you have the skills to help, we’d love to hear from you!