Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking a Chair of Trustees to lead the Board and ensure governance best practices. This role involves guiding the organisation through strategic leadership and organisational change while supporting the Chief Executive. Ideal candidates will have senior leadership experience, understanding of governance, and a commitment to inclusivity and community impact.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in the private, public, or voluntary sectors.
• Understanding of boards, governance, and organisational accountability.
• Experience in leading organisational change, restructuring, or turnaround situations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with TSL’s Chief Executive to link policy, strategy, and delivery.
• Effectively lead the Board of Trustees and ensure governance best practices.
• Address any conflicts between Trustees to maintain a collective body.
• Chair TSL Board meetings and ensure they are effectively managed.

Skills

Senior leadership experience in a relevant sector

Understanding of boards and governance

Experience in leading organisational change

Strong strategic insight

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Appreciation of the voluntary sector

Job description

Chair of Trustees

About Third Sector Leaders Kirklees

Third Sector Leaders (TSL) Kirklees exists to strengthen, connect, and champion the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across the Kirklees district.

What will you be doing?

• Work closely with TSL’s Chief Executive to ensure an effective link between policy, strategy and delivery
• Effectively lead the Board of Trustees
• Ensure that the TSL Board follow governance best practice and meet their legal obligations
• Effectively address any conflicts which may arise between Trustees, ensuring that the Board function as a collective body
• Chair the TSL Board meetings, ensuring these are effectively managed and accurately recorded
• Act as a positive ambassador and leader for the Charity with partners, TSL Trustees and the TSL staff team.

What are we looking for?

Experience and Skills

• Senior leadership experience in the private, public, or voluntary sectors Understanding of boards, governance, and organisational accountability Experience in leading organisational change, restructuring, or turnaround situations Strong strategic insight, sound judgment, and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively, providing guidance and challenge with diplomacy Appreciation of the voluntary sector, even if not directly from that sector

Personal Qualities:

• Integrity, credibility, and a strong sense of civic and ethical responsibility Confidence and resilience to guide the Board through sensitive or complex situations Commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and community impact Ability to inspire, mentor, and build consensus among trustees and staff

We’re committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for everyone we work with. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and abilities.

What difference will you make?

As Chair, your presence will bring steadiness and encouragement to a Board that cares deeply about its role, and you will be a supportive partner to our Chief Executive as she leads the next stage of development.

By helping TSL stay collaborative, positive, and focused on what matters, you will play a part in enabling hundreds of organisations to do what they do best - helping people across Kirklees to feel more connected and hopeful about the future.

This is a role where your guidance will truly ripple outwards, strengthening the fabric of local communities through the organisations that support them every day.

Time commitment

Meetings are typically held in person at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield.

TSL Board meetings currently take place during office hours, but this can be reviewed as necessary.

The estimated time commitment is approximately one day per month. Responsibilities include attending and preparing for five Board meetings annually and a monthly meeting with the Chief Executive.

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting TSL Kirklees with their Chair recruitment.

Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.

To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the Board.

Please send applications and enquiries to the TrusteeWorks team, at the email address provided.

• We will be receiving applications until 15 December 2025 One-to-one discussions with shortlisted candidates will be held during the week commencing 12 January 2026, at Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield