Job Description
Join St George's Hospital Charity Board and help build a healthier tomorrow for the communities we serve.
- Location: London
- Closing date: End of December
The newly appointed Chair of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring the achievement of agreed priorities and fostering a collaborative, productive culture. The Chair will serve as the public face of the Charity, acting as a key ambassador in partnership with the CEO and other stakeholders.
Key responsibilities
- Set and drive the Board's strategic agenda, ensuring decisions are made collaboratively and efficiently.
- Champion the charity's growth strategy, including fundraising, income diversification and partnership development.
- Support and empower the executive team, ensuring governance best practices and effective oversight.
- Represent the charity externally, building relationships with the Trust, Universities, local community and other organisations.
Qualifications & experience
- Significant chairing experience across sectors with strong governance knowledge.
- Diplomacy and the ability to lead meetings and galvanise a diverse Board.
- Experience as an ambassador or senior representative of a large organisation.
- Commercial growth mindset and experience in fundraising or expanding income streams.
- Understanding of NHS/healthcare and health equity issues.
- Passion for community engagement and commitment to EDI.
- Willingness to commit approximately 2 days per month, with flexibility to increase as needed.
Time commitment
Approximately 2 days a month, expected to begin on 1 April 2026.
Equal Opportunity
St George's Hospital Charity is committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourages applications from all eligible candidates.
Contact
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners or Marie McQuade.
