Chair

What will you be doing?

The role as Chair is pivotal to us achieving the strategic plans of our charity. Our Trustee Board makes sure that Catching Lives delivers on its mission to help people find safe places to live and the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.

Role Description
-Ensure that the Board fulfils its function and legal duties, and that the charity follows best practice in governance.
-Maintain the Board’s focus on strategic governance, as opposed to operations.
-Ensure that the charity is working within its mission, supported by clear strategic
direction from the Board.

(A complete list of the responsibilities of the Chair can be found in the attached Candidate Pack)

Person specification

The ideal candidate for Chair will bring the following experience, qualities, and commitments:
Governance Experience. Experience as a trustee (You do not need to have previously been a Chair) OR at Director level within a charity.
Strategic Thinking. A keen sense of strategic purpose and the ability to guide
long-term direction.
Inclusive Leadership Style. 
Strong Communication & Listening Skills. 
Awareness of Sector Issues. 
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI).
Responsiveness & Availability.

What are we looking for?

The Chair leads the Board of Trustees, ensuring that it governs the charity
effectively and in alignment with the charity’s vision and mission.
Key aspects of the Chair’s role include:
Inclusive Leadership: Fostering a collaborative and inclusive Board culture,
enabling trustees to work well together and make informed, collective decisions.
Support and Challenge: Providing appropriate support and constructive
challenge to the charity’s Chief Executive to ensure accountability and strategic
alignment.
Ambassadorial Role: Acting as an ambassador for the charity, representing its
values and interests to external stakeholders. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion in the recruitment process
As a charity, we recognise the importance of having a diverse Board that reflects the wide range of communities across East Kent and the people we support.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and deeply value the unique contributions that each individual brings to our organisation.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment—one in which all staff feel empowered, respected, and valued. Our goal is to ensure both our Board and our workforce are representative of the communities we serve throughout the region.
As part of this commitment, we actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment processes. If you require any specific adjustments to support your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know

What difference will you make?

The role as Chair is pivotal to us achieving the strategic plans of our charity. Our Trustee Board makes sure that Catching Lives delivers on its mission to help people find safe places to live and the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives. This is an opportunity to make a genuinely important contribution to a small community organisation that needs people with your skills and experience to continue providing its services to some of the most disadvantaged individuals.

Additional information

You can download the following documents:

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Catching Lives with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.
To apply please send your CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile, along with a Cover Letter outlining the following:
-Why you are interested in becoming our new Chair at Catching Lives.
-The skills and experience you will bring to the Board.
-What you would hope to get out of the role & a brief description of your prior governance experience.
Please send applications and enquiries to: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Friday the 5 of December