Chair of the Board
Quick answer
United St. Saviour's Charity is seeking a senior Chair to lead their Board and help deliver a bold ten-year strategy, including the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Appleby Blue social housing development. The role is based in London Borough of Southwark and is a voluntary position with reasonable expenses met, requiring approximately 2-3 days a month.
- Role
- Chair of the Board
- Organization
- United St. Saviour's Charity
- Location
- London Borough of Southwark
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Leadership & Executive
The role
United St. Saviour's Charity is seeking a Chair to lead their Board and help deliver a bold ten-year strategy, including the RIBA Stirling Prize-winning Appleby Blue social housing development.
What you'll do
- Lead the Board of Trustees
- Work in close partnership with the Chief Executive
- Ensure the charity remains well governed and financially sustainable
- Act as an ambassador for the charity's values, purpose, and reputation
- Support the delivery of the strategic plan
- Participate in Board and committee meetings
What it takes
- Board leadership experience
- Senior leadership roles in medium-to-large charities
- Experience in housing and property development, organisational governance, community development, or finance and accounting
- Understanding of Southwark and its communities
- Ability to challenge and support with influence
- Strategic planning and execution
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Reasonable expenses met
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in the London Borough of Southwark.
What is the compensation?
The role is voluntary with reasonable expenses met.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include board leadership experience, senior leadership roles in medium-to-large charities, and experience in housing and property development, organisational governance, community development, or finance and accounting.
How do I apply?
Send a CV and covering letter to Alison Benzimra, Director of Strategy and Operations by 14 October 2026, setting out why you're interested and how your skills, experience, and background fit what we're looking for. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with a panel drawn from the Board in 23 November 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on United St. Saviour's Charity's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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