The Trustee Recruitment Service exists to help academy trusts find volunteers for their governing boards.
The Trustee Recruitment Service (TRS) was created in 2022 to support all academy trusts to access the skilled volunteers they need for their academy trust boards. We seek people who will make a tangible difference by bringing skills, experience and diversity of perspectives, to lead these incredibly important organisations.
TRS is a specialist arm of Governors for Schools, a charity which works to source school governors for governing board roles in educational institutions. As an organisation, we’re pleased and honoured to have the opportunity to address recruitment gaps for academy trustees. In addition, we strive to help improve educational standards across trusts through our work. Our experience within the sector means that we understand that as more schools come together, the need for skilled and committed academy trustees continues to grow.
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Looking for a new academy trustee or member?
Contact us to discuss your requirements, and we'll start the search to find the right volunteer.
Our Trustee Recruitment Service is experienced in supporting trusts across England to find people with the skills, experience and breadth of perspectives required. Our dedicated team will work with you to fully understand your needs and source volunteers of the high calibre essential to meet those requirements. We recognise that succession planning is key for these vital roles. Therefore, please do get in touch today to discuss your current and future needs. We’d love to work with you.
Hannah Stolton, CEO, Governors for Schools
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