Chair of Trustees: Lead a Refugee Youth Movement

Oursecondhome; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-led charity seeks a Chair of Trustees to shape governance and support growth. The role requires substantial strategic leadership experience, with a focus on good governance and organizational development. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, be highly organized, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. This is a pivotal opportunity to influence a charity during a transformative moment and engage closely with staff, volunteers, and young leaders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in organisational and strategic leadership, ideally for a charity.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and risks.
• Strong understanding of good governance.
• Experience with fundraising and financial sustainability.
• Ability to balance support and challenge in leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Help the board develop alongside OSH.
• Support the CEO with accountability and challenge.
• Ensure systems and strategy keep pace with growth.
• Steward OSH through critical sustainability periods.

Skills

Organisational leadership

Strategic thinking

Good governance

Fundraising

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A values-led charity seeks a Chair of Trustees to shape governance and support growth. The role requires substantial strategic leadership experience, with a focus on good governance and organizational development. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset, be highly organized, and possess excellent interpersonal skills. This is a pivotal opportunity to influence a charity during a transformative moment and engage closely with staff, volunteers, and young leaders.