Chair of the Board of Trustees

Chair of the Board of Trustees

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Time commitment: 2-3 days a month

Remuneration: Unremunerated

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), is the professional home for more than 25,000 paediatricians across the UK and worldwide. As a registered charity and the fifth largest medical royal college in the UK, RCPCH plays a pivotal role in improving child health through education, research, advocacy and standard setting. The College leads impactful work that shapes clinical practice, drives policy change and champions the voice and rights of children and young people.

We are seeking an Independent Chair of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic leadership, strong governance and clear direction as the College enters a critical phase of its 2024-27 strategy. The Chair will work closely with the President and CEO to oversee the organisation's vision for paediatrics and child health, ensure effective use of resources, and act as an ambassador for the College at the highest levels, including engagement with our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal. Leading a diverse board, the Chair will play a central role in supporting strategic decision making, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and championing best practice in governance, inclusion and collaboration.

We are looking for an exceptional, inspiring leader with significant board level experience in an organisation of comparable size and complexity. You will bring a deep commitment to the RCPCH mission, a track record of transformational leadership and cultural change, and the national credibility to command confidence across a wide and varied stakeholder landscape. With strong non executive insight, sound judgment and the ability to build productive relationships in contexts of public scrutiny, you will also demonstrate a firm commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Candidates with experience in the charitable or health sectors, and those with strong networks across child health or related fields, are particularly encouraged to apply.

If you would like to find out more about this brilliant opportunity please click apply on website and contact our partners at GatenbySanderson for an exploratory discussion.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 20 March 2026