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Chair of the Board of Trustees
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a respected and impactful organisation, guiding our strategic direction and supporting our mission to empower and strengthen communities across Lincolnshire. We are looking for an inspiring and values-driven individual to lead a committed Board of Trustees and work closely with the Chief Executive to ensure YMCA Lincolnshire remains ambitious in its vision, financially sustainable, and firmly rooted in its purpose and values.
Hours per week: Quarterly Board meetings that are held on weekdays, starting at 4pm and typically finishing at 6pm. Occasional Saturdays for strategic planning when required 9am - 2pm.
As Chair, you will foster a culture of effective and collaborative governance by encouraging constructive challenge, inclusive discussion, thoughtful decision-making, and collective accountability. You will help create the conditions for the Board to operate at its very best, while ensuring the organisation remains focused on the people and communities it exists to serve.
YMCA Lincolnshire’s work is varied from tackling homelessness, delivering early year education and working alongside young people and communities across the county. In all of these fields we aspire to creating safe spaces, supporting wellbeing, building resilience, and helping people realise their potential. We are looking for someone who understands that lived experience strengthens governance, sharpens strategy, and helps organisations stay connected to the change they are seeking to create.
We are looking for someone who brings:
· Strategic thinking and sound judgement
· The ability to guide and influence with credibility and integrity
· A collaborative and inclusive approach
· Experience of governance, senior decision making or organisational oversight
· An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing charities and communities today
· The confidence to support, challenge, and inspire others constructively
· A commitment to equity, inclusion and amplifying diverse voices
· Passion for the mission and values of YMCA Lincolnshire
The Chair will be expected to attend Board meetings, Committee meeting where appropriate and key organisational events while maintaining regular contact with the Chief Executive and Trustees.
As Chair you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of the organisation and contribute to meaningful, lasting change across Lincolnshire.
If you are interested in applying, please click on our attached Recruitment Pack for full details about the role and how to submit your application.
The closing date for applications is Friday 17th July 2026 at 5pm.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Wednesday 22 July 2026 with interviews taking place week commencing the 3rd August 2026 at The Showroom with our panel.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in business development, corporate partnerships, account management, sales, CSR, philanthropy, or fundraising to use their skills to make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees.
You will play a key role in helping Plateful Café develop relationships with local and national businesses, generating support through corporate donations, sponsorship, employee volunteering, catering contracts, and long-term strategic partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Engagement
- Identify and research prospective corporate partners aligned with Plateful Café's mission.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential supporters and business contacts.
- Introduce Plateful Café to local businesses, corporate foundations, and employers.
- Arrange introductory meetings and networking opportunities.
- Support the development of corporate partnership proposals and presentations.
Income Generation
- Help secure financial donations, sponsorships, and in-kind support.
- Identify opportunities for corporate grant funding and charitable giving programmes.
- Promote employee fundraising opportunities and workplace giving schemes.
- Explore sponsorship opportunities for training programmes, events, and community activities.
Catering and Enterprise Development
- Promote Plateful Café's corporate catering services to local businesses.
- Identify opportunities for meetings, events, lunches, conferences, and hospitality catering.
- Support the development of long-term catering relationships and repeat customers.
- Help position Plateful Café as a preferred socially responsible catering supplier.
Employee Volunteering and Skills Sharing
- Develop opportunities for corporate volunteering.
- Encourage businesses to provide mentoring, employability support, and workplace visits for our trainees.
- Build relationships that create pathways into employment for refugees completing our training programmes.
Strategic Support
- Provide advice on corporate engagement and relationship management.
- Help strengthen our corporate partnership strategy.
- Support impact reporting and stewardship of existing partners where required.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Has
Essential
- Experience working in a corporate environment, business development, account management, sales, marketing, CSR, partnerships, fundraising, or a related field.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills.
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and proactively.
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and supporting refugees.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR), ESG, or social value initiatives.
- Experience securing sponsorships, partnerships, or fundraising income.
- Existing business networks in London.
- Experience developing corporate volunteering programmes.
What You Will Gain
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of refugees and people seeking asylum.
- Experience supporting a growing and ambitious social enterprise charity.
- The chance to shape and influence our corporate partnerships strategy.
- Opportunities to meet business leaders, charity professionals, and community partners.
- A reference and recognition for your contribution.
- The satisfaction of helping create employment opportunities and brighter futures for people rebuilding their lives in the UK.
Our Values
At Plateful Café, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to contribute, belong, and thrive. We celebrate diversity, value lived experience, and use food to bring communities together.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals with experience of migration, displacement, or supporting diverse communities.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Often accompanied by live music, and the opportunity to buy artwork created by refugee artists plateful employs refugees to chef at events in the SE
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.