Chair of the Board of Trustees in England

Job description

Percival is excited to be working with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust (ExtraCare) to source a new Chair of Trustees. The Chair of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the Board and creates the environment for Trustees to perform effectively, both collectively and individually, shaping the strategic direction for the Charity and delivering its Corporate Plan. The Chair of Trustees is a critical role, working with the Chief Executive.

ExtraCare is a charity that really does deliver on its vision of ‘better lives for older people’ - developing and operating integrated retirement communities for older people and supporting them to live independently and well. The Charity mission is ‘creating sustainable communities that provide Homes older people want; Lifestyles they can enjoy; and Care if it’s needed’.

Title: Chair of Trustees

Remuneration: Unremunerated (with reasonable expenses paid)

Location: Hybrid - Committees tend to be remote, Board meetings are held in person on site across the ExtraCare locations (England)

Time Commitments: Estimated at 12-15 days a year

Term: The Trustee term is for three years.

The Chair works with Trustees to fulfil the Board’s responsibility for setting the strategic vision and direction of ExtraCare in accordance with its mission, vision and values, whilst maintaining compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. A key focus for the incoming Chair will be to lead the Board through the development of a new Corporate Plan, supporting ExtraCare’s next chapter of growth and impact.

ExtraCare is seeking an individual with prior Board experience who understands the responsibilities of governance and brings strong, inclusive leadership. The ideal person for this role will demonstrate passion for improving the lives of older people.

Recruitment Timeline

Deadline for Applications to Percival – Tuesday, 8th July

First stage interviews - 29th July

Second stage interviews - 12th or 13th August

ExtraCare is committed to equity, inclusion, fairness and transparency and knows how important it is for charities to represent their beneficiaries; therefore, we actively encourage applications from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

The team at Percival are committed to guiding you through your journey as a candidate and will provide any necessary support throughout the application process. If you need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please don’t hesitate to contact Adam on Adam.Allnutt@percival.org or 020 3827 1628.

To apply, submit your CV at this stage. Should you meet the requirements, we will provide you with the full job description and arrange a call or meeting to provide further information about the next steps.

We look forward to connecting with you soon.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

28-06-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English