Richmond’s Hope is recruiting for a chair of the Board of Trustees
As Chair of Richmond’s Hope, you will help govern the charity, ensuring we remain legally compliant, financially sound, and true to our mission. Trustees are not involved in day-to-day operations but provide strategic oversight and support to the leadership team. The Chair supports the CEO.
The term of office is three years with an option to serve a further three year term.
All trustees must have or be prepared to gain an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities inherent in the role and be eligible to act as a Charity Trustee.
Role description:
Leadership
Governance
CEO relationship
Delegation and accountability
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
For further information, including a candidate pack, please visit our website.
If you would like to be considered for the Chair role, please send the following:
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to provide us with the names and contact details of two people who can provide references. Applicants are required to declare any unspent criminal convictions. The Charities Act disqualifies people convicted of offences involving dishonesty or deception (unless the conviction is legally regarded as spent), undischarged bankrupts and those disqualified from company directorship from acting as charity Trustees.
Selected candidates will be invited to visit a Richmond's Hope base and meet the CEO and staff team prior to a formal interview.
Full details of the role and application process can be found on our website at this link Current Vacancies | Richmonds Hope
To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement to a.cairns@richmondshope.org.uk by 28 August 2026