About CBM UK
CBM UK works alongside people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest places, partnering with civil society to catalyse change where it is needed most. As part of a Global Disability Inclusion Federation, CBM works together with fantastic local partners and Organisations of People with Disabilities to deliver programmes, advise development actors on inclusive approaches and advocate for change in 12 countries to break the cycle of poverty and disability. We’re seeking to change systems that keep people with disabilities marginalised.
This is a pivotal time to join our team, as CBM UK approaches the start of a new strategic period where we will boldly aim to shift power, scale impact, sustain growth and inspire others to support and champion disability inclusion for all.
About the Chair opportunity
The Board of Trustees is responsible for overall governance and strategic direction of CBM UK, developing CBM UK’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its governing documents, and legal regulatory requirements.
Our Board is engaged, inclusive, and globally representative, and supports a high-performing senior leadership team. We are seeking a Chair to build-on our strengths and facilitate our teams to forge connections and expand opportunities for CBM UK. This is an exciting opportunity to transform lives and build a more inclusive world for everyone, everywhere.
We are seeking a new Chair of Trustees who can bring the following experience and capabilities to the role:
Experience
- Ability and willingness to open doors and maximise networking opportunities with strategic and funding partners, with a focus on innovating for a more inclusive world now and in the future;
- Experience raising significant funds from private sector sources; for example institutional funds, impact investment, corporate trusts, private trusts.
- Experience of successfully using influence to bring about a result for an organisation or cause;
- An understanding of the type of work undertaken by CBM UK, which could include business, government, international development, human rights, civil society or other not for profit sectors;
- Experience as a Trustee or Chair of a Board is desirable.
Recruitment Agency 
11 - 20
Thank you!
We are looking for our next Chair of Trustees – someone who will work closely with our Executive Team and Board to guide the organisation through what is both a challenging and genuinely exciting time. The funding environment is tough. The political context is difficult. And yet the need for what we do has never been greater.
This is an unpaid voluntary role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our Volunteer Expenses Policy.
The successful candidate will lead a vibrant, well-established, national charity as it navigates the next chapter of its story.
Main tasks
- Developing and setting our future strategy, alongside the Executive Team and other Trustees
- Helping shape and deliver our future, identifying opportunities in an evolving landscape
- Leading the Board of Trustees, including regular 1:1s and providing space for reflection
- Acting as a 'critical friend' to our Executive Team, as well as formal line management to the CEO (and COO in their absence)
- Acting as an ambassador for the charity – raising awareness of what we do and engaging potential supporters and other key stakeholders
- Responsibility, along with the other trustees, for the governance of the charity
- Contributing to the ongoing strategy of the charity, in line with our charitable objectives
- Participating in board meetings and sub-committees in an inclusive and thoughtful way
Please download our Chair Application Pack for more information.
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