Chair of Trustees

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

Job summary

A respected youth charity in London is seeking an experienced Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and strengthen governance. This senior voluntary role aims to empower young people and influence positive change within the community. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion and community engagement. You will lead the Board, partner with the Chief Executive, and oversee financial sustainability, ensuring compliance with charity law.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity boards, fundraising, or the youth sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Board to ensure strong governance and compliance with charity law.
• Partner with the Chief Executive to shape strategy and drive performance.
• Oversee financial sustainability and risk management.
• Act as an ambassador for the organization, building relationships with funders and stakeholders.

Skills

Proven leadership and board governance experience

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Ability to inspire confidence

Commitment to youth empowerment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, strengthen governance and champion our vision. This is a senior voluntary role for someone who understands charity governance, values collaboration and wants to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.

What difference will you make?

This is more than a governance role - it’s a chance to influence the future of a respected London youth charity at a pivotal time. Your leadership will help the Avenues deliver award-winning programmes and create opportunities for young people to succeed.

What are we looking for?

• Proven leadership and board governance experience.
• Strategic thinker with financial and organisational acumen.
• Excellent communication and ability to inspire confidence.
• Commitment to youth empowerment, inclusion and community engagement.

Experience in charity boards, fundraising, or the youth sector is desirable.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the Board to ensure strong governance and compliance with charity law.
• Partner with the Chief Executive to shape strategy and drive performance.
• Oversee financial sustainability and risk management.
• Act as an ambassador for Avenues - building relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders.