Chair of Trustees

National Centre for Social Research Chair of Trustees Time commitment: approximately 15-20 days per year Location: London Term: initial four-year term, with the opportunity to extend Remuneration: voluntary, unremunerated role; reasonable expenses reimbursed For more than 50 years, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has helped answer that question through independent, high quality social research that informs public understanding, policy and decision making. Established in 1969, NatCen is Britain''s largest independent social research organisation. As a a not-for-profit organisation with a clear public purpose, we give people a voice and provide the evidence and insight decision makers need to understand the society they serve. Our work reaches into many of the defining issues of our time, including health, education, social care, work and employment, housing, crime and justice, inequality, public attitudes and the future of public services. Through major studies such as the British Social Attitudes Survey, alongside research conducted for government, charities, universities and public bodies, we help bring clarity to complex questions and ensure that public experience is heard where it matters most. At a time when trust, evidence and public understanding have never been more important, NatCen continues to play a vital role in helping organisations, policymakers and communities understand the realities of people''s lives and the challenges facing society. ..... full job details .....