Who we are
Visited by over 5.5m people a year, Jubilee Gardens is a busy and much-loved landscaped park at the heart of London’s South Bank, with over 90 mature trees, lawns and an enclosed adventure playground for children aged up to 11 years old.
The Gardens are managed by a local charity, The Jubilee Gardens Trust, made up of residents’ organisations, local businesses and neighbouring landowners. We rely on grants and donations to keep the Gardens clean, green and open for all to enjoy.
The role
Help Shape a London Landmark
The Jubilee Gardens Trust, the registered charity responsible for managing and maintaining Jubilee Gardens on London’s vibrant South Bank, is seeking new trustees.
The Trust brings together local businesses, residents and neighbouring landowners to oversee this exceptionally busy riverside green space. Visited by over 5 million people each year, Jubilee Gardens is not only a popular destination but also a vital space for the local community.
We are looking to fill several vacancies on our Board of Trustees and welcome expressions of interest from residents, employees or business owners in the South Bank and Waterloo area, as well as from those further afield. We’re looking for people who can contribute their time and enthusiasm to help manage and improve the Gardens, and ensure they continue to play a key role in the neighbourhood. There is also the exciting prospect of an extension to the Gardens – a unique opportunity to create significant new green space in the heart of London.
Appointment as a trustee provides an opportunity to be directly involved in overseeing and guiding the work of the Trust, while gaining invaluable insight into the management and governance of a registered charity.
Governance
The Board of Trustees holds the ultimate legal responsibility for the governance of Jubilee Gardens Trust – setting strategic direction and policies, overseeing risk and control frameworks, and ensuring that the Trust achieves its aims and objectives. All trustees share responsibility for the decisions of the Board and must act only in the interests of the Trust.
The Role
Trustees play a central role in governance and strategy, with the option to contribute further to specific areas of the Trust’s activities. Areas of oversight include:
Governance and Strategic Direction
• Ensure Jubilee Gardens Trust complies with charity law, company law and its governing document
• Help define and monitor the Trust’s strategic direction, policy and performance
• Approve annual business plans and review risk, policies and Board composition
• Ensure financial sustainability and effective administration
Operations
• Oversee the management and maintenance of the Gardens
• Monitor contractor performance and stakeholder feedback
• Protect and manage Trust property
Finance
• Approve budgets and monitor performance
• Review annual reports and accounts
• Ensure appropriate internal controls and investment of funds
Communications and Reputation
• Safeguard the good name and values of the Trust
• Represent the Trust with partners and stakeholders
Fundraising
• Support funding opportunities, grant applications and advocacy
Skills
• Contribute relevant expertise, experience and insight
Person Specification
We welcome candidates who demonstrate:
• Commitment to the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• A strong interest in the work of Jubilee Gardens Trust
• Strategic vision and independent judgement
• Willingness to offer constructive challenge and contribute to collective decisions
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of trusteeship
• A collaborative and inclusive approach
• An interest in community service
To find out more and view the full role description and person specification, visit: https://jubileegardens.org.uk/trusteevacancies
Applications close at 9am on 14 July 2025.
Supporting document(s)
- jgt-trustee-role-and-person-specification.pdf - Download
