Independent Chair - Non-Executive Board DSA7352511 (Location Flexible)

Leading National Organisation; Manchester, Greater London, Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent national governing body is looking for an experienced Independent Chair to lead a Board of Non-Executive Directors. This part-time role, requiring 25-30 days per year, involves providing strategic direction and governance oversight while acting as an ambassador. The ideal candidate will possess board-level leadership experience and a strong understanding of governance, complemented by the ability to build influential relationships within the organisation's community.

Qualifications

• Experience as Chair, NED, or senior executive in a governing body.
• Sound strategic judgement and governance understanding.
• Ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Board of Non-Executive Directors.
• Provide strategic direction and governance oversight.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation.

Skills

Board-level leadership

Strong governance understanding

Diplomacy

Ambassadorial capability

Building relationships

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced and influential leader to serve as Independent Chair of a well-established national governing organisation with both professional teams and community participation. The successful candidate will lead a Board of Non-Executive Directors and work closely with members of the executive team to provide strategic direction, independent challenge, and strong governance oversight.

Acting as an ambassador for the organisation, the Chair will ensure transparency, accountability and effective decision-making, fostering a culture of integrity and collaborative leadership. This role requires a respected figure who can constructively support and challenge the Board, strengthen governance, and guide the organisation’s long-term strategic direction.

We are seeking professionals who can bring:

• Board-level leadership as a Chair, NED or senior executive

• Strong governance understanding and sound strategic judgement

• awareness, diplomacy and ambassadorial capability

• The ability to build influential relationships with diverse stakeholders

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a national organisation with passionate communities, professional teams and a strong tradition of participation and engagement.

Experience in membership, charitable or governing body organisations will be helpful although not essential.

This is a part time renumerated role and will require approximately 25-30 days per year with some additional ad hoc involvement in related projects.