Chair of Trustees

Role: Chair of Trustees
Position Details: Voluntary, with estimation of 24 days per year commitment (which includes attendance at meetings and preparation time).
Term(s): The term of office will be limited to three years in the first instance. If the post holder is willing to serve another term, this will be possible once only.
Location: Chelmsford

About this Hospice Charity & The Role

Our client is passionate about their work, their people, and those that they care for. This hospice's staff and volunteer teams strive for excellence in all that they do to support people in the local community. They are extremely proud of the work that they do and the people who support them to do it

Their current Chair of the Board is about to reach the maximum term of nine years as a trustee, and is stepping down later this year. They are looking to recruit his successor now to give sufficient time for a smooth, phased handover of the role to the successful applicant.

The charity is looking for someone who is passionate about developing this hospice and steering it through the challenges that charities are facing in the near-term, while looking ahead to plan where they will be in future. The role of Chair is a very rewarding one and is an opportunity to make a difference both at the hospice and within your local community, supporting them to deliver outstanding care as well as shaping their future both financially and strategically.

About You

For the Chair of Trustee role, they are seeking someone who can deliver on:

• Strategic Leadership: you will bring a track record of achievement which demonstrates leadership, strategic vision, inclusivity and strong effective relationships.
• Governance: you will have experience of being on Boards and understand the importance of effective governance to ensure sound financial health and accountability, compliance and risk alongside the importance of innovation.
• Passion: you will direct the work of the board through expertise, passion and enthusiasm to achieve the hospice's vision 'that everyone facing the end of their life is supported to live well and die well'.
• Inclusivity: to champion diversity that reflects the communities this hospice serves
• Collaboration: an outstanding communicator and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment

The ideal candidate will have:

• A strong commitment to the hospice's mission and values.
• Demonstratable trustee experience and sound knowledge of governance
• Highly developed leadership skills and strong business and financial acumen
• Willingness to dedicate time and effort to fulfil trustee responsibilities.

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Interested?

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No agencies please.