The College is seeking a new dental Trustee to support its historic mission to build a future Royal College for dentistry.
Trustees contribute to the custodianship of the College and are central to the effective delivery of its mission. The Trustee Board works alongside the elected College Council, which oversees the professional affairs of the organisation.
Trustees require an appreciation of the business imperatives underpinning a growing organisation, reconciling delivery of our mission in the patient and public interest with financial viability. They must demonstrate high standards of behaviour and attitude, and have a thorough and up-to-date understanding of the role of a Trustee in a registered charity and membership-based organisation which seeks to embody inclusive professionalism.
To apply to become a dental Trustee, you must currently or recently be a registered dental professional, and you must be a Full Member, Associate Fellow or Fellow of the College at the time of appointment. We are interested in attracting people who can help us to engage widely as we seek to represent the broad range of careers and aspirations within the dental professions. The proportion of women and dental professionals from minority backgrounds is growing, and we want our Trustee Board to be truly inclusive and reflective of our community.
A role profile is available below:
Profile for the role of Trustee
Applications should be made by CV and a covering letter which addresses the requirements described in the role profile and cites two referees. These must be received by Sunday 2 February 2025, addressed to [email protected]
Interviews will be held in mid-February in London.
The successful candidate will be appointed for a three-year term and it is intended that they will be in place by March 2025.
Prospective applicants should be able to attend three half-day online Trustee Board meetings per year, plus a one-day in-person meeting in London. Following appointment, the remaining 2025 meetings will be as follows:
- Friday 4 April, 10.30-13.30 (online)
- Friday 11 July, 10.30-13.30 (online)
- Friday 17 October, 10.00-13.00 (online)
If you have questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Simon Thornton-Wood PhD, Chief Executive of the College, at [email protected]
