Chair | St George’s Hospital Charity

Peridot Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A London-based healthcare charity is seeking a Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and ensure governance best practices. The role involves championing fundraising strategies and representing the charity externally. Ideal candidates will have significant chairing experience, strong governance knowledge, and a passion for community engagement. The position requires a commitment of approximately 2 days per month, starting April 2026.

Qualifications

• Significant chairing experience across sectors with strong governance knowledge.
• Diplomacy and the ability to lead meetings and galvanise a diverse Board.
• Experience as an ambassador or senior representative of a large organisation.
• Commercial growth mindset and experience in fundraising or expanding income streams.
• Understanding of NHS/healthcare and health equity issues.
• Passion for community engagement and commitment to EDI.
• Willingness to commit approximately 2 days per month, with flexibility to increase as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set and drive the Board’s strategic agenda, ensuring decisions are made collaboratively and efficiently.
• Champion the charity’s growth strategy, including fundraising, income diversification and partnership development.
• Support and empower the executive team, ensuring governance best practices and effective oversight.
• Represent the charity externally, building relationships with the Trust, Universities, local community and other organisations.

Job description

Join St George’s Hospital Charity Board and help build a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve.

• Location: London
• Closing date: End of December

The newly appointed Chair of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the achievement of agreed priorities and fostering a collaborative, productive culture. The Chair will serve as the public face of the Charity, acting as a key ambassador in partnership with the CEO and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Set and drive the Board’s strategic agenda, ensuring decisions are made collaboratively and efficiently.
• Champion the charity’s growth strategy, including fundraising, income diversification and partnership development.
• Support and empower the executive team, ensuring governance best practices and effective oversight.
• Represent the charity externally, building relationships with the Trust, Universities, local community and other organisations.

Qualifications & experience

• Significant chairing experience across sectors with strong governance knowledge.
• Diplomacy and the ability to lead meetings and galvanise a diverse Board.
• Experience as an ambassador or senior representative of a large organisation.
• Commercial growth mindset and experience in fundraising or expanding income streams.
• Understanding of NHS/healthcare and health equity issues.
• Passion for community engagement and commitment to EDI.
• Willingness to commit approximately 2 days per month, with flexibility to increase as needed.

Time commitment

Approximately 2 days a month, expected to begin on 1 April 2026.

Equal Opportunity

St George’s Hospital Charity is committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourages applications from all eligible candidates.

Contact

For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners or Marie McQuade.