Chair of Trustees at Wiltshire Career Site

Devizes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Relationship Building, Community Development, Youth Services, Governance, Strategic Development, Decision Making, Legal Compliance, Advocacy, Board Development, Collaboration, Visionary Thinking, Charity Management, Program Development

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: Voluntary (Expenses Paid) Hours of work: Approx. 15–25 days/year - 3-year Trustee term, with annual renewal as Chair (up to 2 consecutive terms) Contract type: Temporary This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Community First direct for further information. A bit about us: Community First is a leading charity supporting vibrant communities and brighter futures across Wiltshire and Swindon. We are seeking a visionary Chair of Trustees with a passion for local communities to lead our strategic development and governance. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on local communities through innovative programmes, including youth services, outdoor education, community development and employability programmes. As Chair, you will: Lead Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting. Support and collaborate with the CEO and Leadership Team. Act as a figurehead and advocate for the charity. Guide Board development and ensure effective decision-making. Uphold the charity’s values, legal compliance and strategic goals. We are ideally looking for someone with: Experience as a Trustee or operating at Board/leadership level. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A passion for community development and youth services. Business, VCSE sector, or partnership experience. Find out more and apply: For more information about the role, please download the Chair of Trustees Information Pack https://www.communityfirst.org.uk/vacancies/ To apply for the role, please send a short statement (maximum of 2 pages) and a CV to Nicky Theobald at ntheobald@communityfirst.org.uk Closing date (and time): 16th October 2025 Interview date: November 2025 Commencement date: TBC Information Pack PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

As Chair of Trustees, you will lead Board meetings and support the CEO and Leadership Team. You will act as a figurehead for the charity and guide Board development to ensure effective decision-making.