Wasafiri is Seeking New Trustees

Wasafiri, the UK’s leading magazine of international contemporary writing, is seeking new trustees to expand our board, including experienced professionals with expertise in the following areas: 

• Legal 

• Treasurer/Finance 

• Fundraising 

Launched in 1984 to create a vibrant publication space for authors from Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia, and their diasporas, Wasafiri has since spread its reach over the last 42 years to encompass the works of writers, translators, scholars, and artists worldwide. We are seeking up to four new trustees to help support and expand our vision of championing tomorrow’s writers today. 

Click here to download the information pack — including role descriptors and person specifications. 

To apply please send: 

• An up-to-date CV 

• A covering letter, stating why you are interested in the position and what you feel that you can bring to the role. 

Please email the above to Elizabeth Robertson, Administration and Programmes Manager. 

Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 1 March. 

For an informal discussion about the role, please email Elizabeth, linked above, who will arrange a time for you to speak to the Chair of Trustees, Rishi Dastidar.