Board Member (finance, legal, governance)

About Tilt Collective

Tilt Collective is a new philanthropic initiative that brings together philanthropy, civil society and leaders in the public and private sectors to deliver a more balanced food system – one that is healthy, sustainable and secure for all.

We work to drive positive change by offering greater choice for communities and farmers and supporting a food system that is more resilient for future generations. Reforming the food system offers the single largest and most cost-effective lever available to drive action on climate change. A shift to a balanced food system can significantly reduce emissions, while diversifying protein sources and increasing plant-rich options, which can improve health outcomes, restore land and water resources, and protect vital habitats.

Our Mission is to advance a balanced food system where the healthiest, most sustainable foods are the easiest and most affordable option for everyone.

Our Values: Strategic, Impact focused, Collaborative, Empathic, Acting with Integrity

Tilt Collective is staffed by an international team of 25 located in Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States.

The Opportunity

Our global food system feeds more people than ever before, but at an unsustainable cost to people and planet. It generates nearly a third of all greenhouse gas emissions – as much as the emissions of China, India and Canada combined – and consumes vast amounts of land and water, driving deforestation and biodiversity loss, amongst other challenges. At the same time, poor diets are resulting in poorer health, with diet-related healthcare costs projected to reach $8.6 trillion annually by 2050.

Role Summary

Tilt Collective is currently governed by a Board of Directors comprising a Chair, and four independent experts. Tilt Collective is looking to expand its board membership to further strengthen governance and oversight to guide the organisation in its mission.

The board member with finance, legal & governance expertise will bring strong financial and/or legal expertise to uphold the highest standards of transparency and accountability. You will support oversight of financial control, risk assessment and compliance, including through participation in the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.

1. Financial Oversight & Stewardship: Provide oversight and advice around ongoing development of financial systems, monitoring the financial administration and ensure financial controls are in place as the organisation scales.  
2. Regranting Risk & Due Diligence Framework: Oversee robust due diligence, grant-making, and monitoring processes to ensure funds are used appropriately and comply to relevant regulations, environmental and governance standards across geographies. Review key organisational risks (financial, reputational, and compliance).  
3. Legal & Regulatory Guidance: Advise on legal strategy related to international grant-making, partnerships, and operations  
4. Audit & Controls & Transparency: Ensure proportionate but strong internal controls, oversee audit arrangements (or independent examination), and promote transparency with funders and stakeholders.  
5. Strategic Financial Planning: Support long-term financial strategy, including reserves policy, and funding diversification in support of organisational sustainability.  
6. Board & Committee Leadership: Participate in, and potentially chair the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee.  
7. Governance Framework development: Strengthen board effectiveness by upholding strong governance frameworks, policies, and ethical decision-making aligned with Board members’ duties. 
8. Contribute to a positive Board culture and functioning: support continued Board development; attend formal Board meetings, represent the organisation where appropriate; and provide intermittent input and approval including grant approvals out of the grant cycle, review of key legal documents, and time sensitive strategy input. 

• Senior executive experience and background in finance, law, audit, or governance (e.g. CFO, finance director, governance specialist), ideally with an understanding of (UK) non-profit finance and governance.  
• Proven ability to design or oversee financial controls, risk frameworks, and compliance systems. 
• A background in international finance with a good understanding of global international funding mechanisms and risk management. Knowledge of regranting mechanisms would be advantageous. 
• Ability to interpret financial data, assess risks, and make recommendations to inform decision making.  
• Strategic mindset with operational awareness to help shape systems and frameworks from the ground up, without becoming involved in day-to-day management.  
• Strong ethical standards, with a commitment to good governance, transparency, stewardship of funds, and safeguarding of Tilt Collective’s reputation.  
• High level of integrity, humility and a collaborative spirit.  
• Visionary and strategic thinking. 
• Strong affinity with and commitment to the mission and values of Tilt Collective. 
• Willingness and ability to dedicate sufficient time to the role and put expertise and networks to use towards Tilt Collective’s mission.  
• Prior experience as a board member/trustee would be an asset, in particular previous governance experience gained through board membership of philanthropic organisations, private sector companies and/or international nonprofits. 
• At Tilt Collective we strive for diversity of Board membership, including coverage of the different localities where we deliver impact. We therefore encourage applications from individuals who come from, or bring lived experience in Tilt Collective’s focus countries. 

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