Position Description

The Chair provides effective leadership and management to the Board of Trustees, enabling them to fulfil their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Charity, and ensuring that appropriate decisions are correctly made (including developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines). The Chair should also lead trustee discussions on the manner in which the Charity continues to provide public benefit, and how such provision is continuously monitored by the Board.

The Chair will need to work in partnership with the Centre Director to ensure that trustee decisions are acted upon and the Charity is managed effectively. The Chair and Centre Director particularly should be sympathetic to the difference between the role the Board of Trustees play in developing and agreeing the strategic direction of the Charity and that of the Centre Director in applying that strategy to the day-to-day operations of the Charity.

While the focus of our search is on finding our new Chair, we are also looking for new Trustees for our Board. Our Trustees ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

Please see candidate pack (by follow the link provided) for further details.

Time commitment and location:

Board meetings are held of an evening via Teams monthly.
The Chair is expected to commit 2–3 days per month for the first six months, reducing to one day per month thereafter. Trustees are expected to commit 3-4 hours monthly.

What difference will you make?

In terms of the Chair role, this is a profound opportunity to use your professional skills and charity leadership experience to make a meaningful, lasting impact. Your contribution will help create a safe, supportive space where survivors can make sense of their experiences, rebuild their confidence, and begin to make life-changing choices for themselves.

Selection Criteria

Our new ideal Chair will bring:

• Board-level experience, ideally within the charity sector, either as a Trustee or CEO (previous Chair experience is not essential).
• A solid understanding of charity law, governance, and reporting requirements.
• Experience in strategic planning, policy development and effective risk management.
• A commitment to developing a strong understanding of our client group and the wider social and political context in which we operate.

When it comes to what we are looking for from Trustee applicants, we are seeking people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.

Prior experience in a Trustee role would be desirable as would experience and knowledge in key areas that relate to the Charity’s sphere of operation.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion within the recruitment process:

We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We recognise that diverse backgrounds and perspectives strengthen our organisation and improve how we support those who rely on us.

We aim to ensure a wide range of identities are represented across our Trustee Board and organisation, including people of colour, young people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of socio-economic inequality.

We welcome applicants who share our commitment to inclusion and are passionate about advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We also offer reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all.

How to Apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Revival-Wiltshire RASAC with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.

https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/chair-trustee-board-and-trustees-0

To apply, please send a CV with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to our Board. Please add anything else that you think is relevant to your application. This might include personal, organisational or counselling experience; paid or unpaid work etc. Tell us how you think it is relevant to working with Revival-Wiltshire RASAC.

If you would like to talk to one of the TrusteeWorks team or one of our existing Trustees before you apply, please contact the TrusteeWorks team to arrange it. Please send applications and enquiries to: [email protected]

Deadline: 5pm, Friday 1st May 2026