Chair of Trustees

Chair of Trustees

Young Identity Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Legal
Contract: Hybrid
North West

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 "> published -

Job Summary

The current board brings a wealth of knowledge, both specialist and general, as well as invaluable perspectives and lived experience ranging from the local, national and international. 

Job Description

The Chair will hold the Board and Leadership Team to account for the Charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. They will focus the board on strategic matters, prioritising long-term goals and planning and holding the organisation accountable to its stakeholders. The Chair will act as an ambassador for the Charity.

Terms of Appointment

  • Expenses - This is a voluntary role and is unremunerated, although reasonable expenses can be claimed Meetings. The Board meets 4-6 times a year; this includes an annual strategic planning away day.
  • Length of Service - Trustees are appointed by the Board on a three-year term with the option to renew for one further term. There is some flexibility on the length of term for those aged 18 - 30.
  • Eligibility - Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and be legally eligible to serve as Board Member/Chair or Trustee of a charity.

Job Requirements

The Chair will need to have experience of or be skilled in most of the following areas:

  • Chairing meetings, facilitating discussion and decision-making
  • Strategic leadership and governance; ideally in the arts, culture, charity or public sectors
  • Managing people, communications and understanding human dynamics, maintaining relationships with funders, partners and stakeholders
  • Emotional intelligence; ability to provide appropriate support to senior staff
  • Managing financial resources
  • External relations and advocacy, including networking, philanthropy and fundraising


The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform duties that are reasonably commensurate with the role.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the board in setting the strategic direction of the charity and approving the annual budget and plan.
  • Ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies and implements agreed changes as necessary.
  • Ensure trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including the requirements in their constitution and Charity Commission guidance on trustee roles and responsibilities.
  • Maintain high standards of governance as set out in the Charity Governance code, fostering transparency and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Co-Directors to establish a positive culture and hold the board and staff team accountable.
  • Build a strong, positive and respectful relationship with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries and other stakeholders.
  • Act as the Board's delegated representative to conduct Young Identity's Co-Directors annual appraisal.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Chair of Trustees
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Legal
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Mon, 06 Apr 2026
  • Location:
    North West

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 500 words, telling us why you want to be a Trustee at Young Identity to [email protected]. If you prefer, you can send a video of up to 2 minutes instead of the accompanying letter.

We are committed to accessibility and inclusion. If you require any adjustments or other accommodations or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Once applications are assessed, we will invite candidates to an interview and arrange an opportunity for them to meet other Board Members and core staff.

Application Deadline: 6 April 2026
Interviews: 20 - 21 April 2026
Confirmations: 23 April 2026