Trustee / Specially Appointed Commissioner

Confederation of Service Charities; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent charity organization based in Greater London is seeking a non-executive Commissioner to guide major infrastructure projects at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The role requires significant experience in capital projects, lifecycle planning, and facilities management. The ideal candidate should possess strong commercial insight and governance experience. This position involves attending Board meetings and participating in committees, with a commitment to the organization's values of integrity and inclusivity. Appointments are by Royal Warrant.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in capital projects and facilities management.
• Knowledge of historic Grade I buildings and public sector procurement is advantageous.
• Ability to influence decisions at the highest level.

Responsibilities

• Help guide major infrastructure and estates projects.
• Attend four annual Board meetings and participate in relevant committees.
• Uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life.

Skills

Strong commercial insight

Experience in capital projects

Lifecycle planning

Facilities management

Governance experience

Committee leadership

Understanding military or veteran contexts

Job description

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Royal Hospital Chelsea – Trustee / Specially Appointed Commissioner

The Royal Hospital Chelsea, home of the Chelsea Pensioners, is seeking a non-executive Commissioner.

Founded in 1682, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is a retirement community for around 300 army veterans, known as the Chelsea Pensioners, drawn from every corner of the United Kingdom. Based in the heart of London, it is a special place defined by community and service.

As a Commissioner, you will help guide major infrastructure and estates projects at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, bringing strong commercial insight and expertise in these areas. We are seeking someone with significant experience in capital projects, lifecycle planning, and facilities management. Knowledge of historic Grade I buildings, and public sector procurement is advantageous, as well as governance experience in events management and the commercialisation of a heritage estate. The role calls for strategic vision, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively while influencing decisions at the highest level. Board experience, business management skills, and committee leadership are highly valued, and an understanding of military or veteran contexts would be an advantage.

This non-executive role requires attendance at four annual Board meetings and active participation in relevant committees. The term is for 4 years initially, with the possibility of extending for a further 4 years. All appointments are by Royal Warrant by His Majesty the King.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea values comradeship, respect, pride, and joy in life. Commissioners are expected to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life—integrity, objectivity, accountability, transparency, honesty, leadership, and selflessness. We warmly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, reflecting our commitment to creating a community built on mutual respect, inclusivity, and shared purpose. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 16th March.