Chair of the Board of Trustees - ExtraCare Charitable Trust

Russam Gms; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization in the UK seeks a Chair of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance. The ideal candidate will have board-level experience, strong leadership skills, and a sound understanding of governance in a regulated environment. This role involves working closely with the Chief Executive and other trustees to guide the charity in delivering its mission. Interested applicants should provide a CV and a supporting statement outlining their motivations for applying.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused organization, preferably at a non-executive level.
• Understanding of the roles of a Chair, Board, and Chief Executive.
• Operational experience within regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and ensure effective governance.
• Work closely with Chief Executive and Trustees.
• Guide the Charity in fulfilling its vision and mission.

Skills

Board level experience

Leadership

Governance knowledge

Business acumen

Public speaking

Job description

Overview

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a charity that has supported older people for over 35 years. Our vision - better lives for older people - is as relevant today as when the Charity was founded, and our integrated retirement communities provide an alternative approach to later living which counters the societal perception of growing older.

Our holistic approach has led to significant proven benefits to our residents and wider society as evidenced by our research with Aston and Lancaster Universities. We were the pioneers of supported independent living and take pride in providing best-in-class retirement living opportunities and advocating on behalf of older people. Our unique model is much admired and really does change people's lives for the better. Since 1988, ExtraCare has opened retirement villages and smaller housing developments. Our priority has always been to support our residents enjoy happy, healthy and fulfilled lifestyles in our vibrant communities. We are the UK\'s leading not-for-profit developer of housing for over 55s. We operate 14 retirement villages and four smaller retirement schemes supporting over 4,329 residents in 3,778 homes.

The Role

We are seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, ensure effective governance, and work closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees to guide the ExtraCare Charitable Trust in delivering its vision, mission, and values. Our Charity welcomes applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds to bring the greatest diversity to our Board.

Person Specification

• Previous Non-Executive Board level experience in a customer-focused organisation (not necessarily within the charity or housing sector).
• A well-developed understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Board and Chief Executive.
• A track record in providing effective leadership in an organisation of a similar size with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of governance, accustomed to a high level of accountability within regulated sectors (public or private).
• Evidence of strong business acumen including strategic planning, financial awareness, risk management, performance management and service development.
• Demonstrable understanding of operating in a regulated sector.
• Evidence of understanding and support for the concept of a social business and the operating environment that the Charity operates in.
• Experience of being an ambassador for an organisation and evidence of effective public speaking.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this role, please ensure you provide:

• A comprehensive CV, including your recent achievements, and the details of two referees
• A supporting statement, addressing your motivations for applying. This should be no longer than one side of A4.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter ( / ).

Closing date for applications: Monday 29th September 2025

Interviews with ExtraCare Charitable Trust: Tuesday 21st October and Wednesday 22nd October in person in Coventry.

We look forward to receiving your application.