Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Company is seeking a Chair of the Board of Trustees to guide the organization through a period of transition and growth. The Chair will lead the Board in setting and reviewing strategic direction, ensuring decisions advance the charity’s mission and reflect the experiences of people it serves. Responsibilities include chairing focused, inclusive meetings; supporting sound governance, risk management, and stewardship; and fostering a cohesive, effective Board. Working in partnership with the CEO, the Chair will provide counsel, oversee the CEO’s annual appraisal, and help maintain clear boundaries between governance and executive responsibilities. The role also includes leading brief prayers and Christian reflections at Board meetings. Candidates should bring significant senior strategic or board-level leadership experience, familiarity with charity governance and trustee responsibilities, and experience chairing meetings and enabling constructive decisions. Strong strategic judgement, financial acumen, and understanding of charity finance, risk, and stewardship are required, alongside excellent listening, communication, and relationship-building skills. The successful candidate will be able to lead through change, build inclusive and productive Board relationships, and support trustee development and succession planning. An active Christian faith and the ability to work generously with people from different Christian traditions are essential.