Chair
Quick answer
The Brent Centre for Young People is hiring an unremunerated, hybrid-based Chair of the Board of Trustees in London (NW6) to provide strategic leadership and governance for the organization.
- Role
- Chair
- Organization
- Brent Centre for Young People
- Location
- Brent, North West London
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- Unremunerated, with travel expenses paid
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
- Apply by
- 2026-06-21
The role
The Brent Centre for Young People is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership and governance for the organization. The Chair will work closely with the Chief Executive to shape long-term vision, ensure financial sustainability, and act as an ambassador for the charity's mission in adolescent mental health. This is a senior governance role requiring significant board-level experience and a strong commitment to the centre's mission.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees.
- Ensure the organization is well-governed and financially sustainable.
- Collaborate with the Chief Executive to shape the Centre's long-term vision.
- Act as an ambassador and external advocate for the organization.
- Strengthen Board effectiveness and foster constructive executive leadership.
What it takes
- Significant senior leadership experience in a business, charitable, or public sector setting.
- Demonstrable Board-level experience and understanding of governance responsibilities.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in overseeing organizational sustainability.
- Strategic insight and ability to support and challenge executive leadership.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Travel expenses paid.
Frequently asked questions
Is the position of Chair a paid role?
No, this is an unremunerated volunteer role, though travel expenses are reimbursed.
What is the work schedule for this position?
The role requires a time commitment of up to 2 days per month in a hybrid capacity, including quarterly Trustee meetings and ad hoc in-person meetings.
What are the key qualifications needed for this role?
Successful candidates will bring significant senior leadership and board-level experience, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to the Centre’s mission of improving adolescent mental health.
How and by when should I apply?
Interested candidates should contact Jane Ray or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus to express their interest by the application deadline of June 21st.
How to apply
Apply directly on Brent Centre for Young People's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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