We’re hiring: Could you be our next Chair of Trustees?
We are seeking an ambitious new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees. This is an exciting opportunity to help drive the success of an increasingly influential charity that is having substantial impact on national policy and on the lives of highly vulnerable people.
We are looking for someone who shares our values of putting people first, bringing people together and seeking lasting change. A passion for our work and an appreciation of the unique insights brought by lived experience are essential.
The ideal candidate will be well-respected and possess active networks in policy, public affairs, and/or business sectors, including philanthropy. They will leverage these connections to enhance our work. The individual will have a proven track record of setting, agreeing and attending to an organisation’s strategy, and will bring financial literacy and business acumen.
The Board meets four times per year, usually at its offices in Elephant and Castle London, plus one strategic away day. The overall time commitment for the Chair is expected to be around 1 day per month.
The position of Chair is voluntary, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Application pack & further information
You can find the application pack (including a plain-text version) and EDI monitoring form below. Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter addressing the person specifications to recruitment@revolving-doors.org.uk by 5pm Monday 22nd June 2026. Please use ‘Chair of Trustees’ in the subject line. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Thursday 9th July 2026.
Interviews will take place on 9th September 2026 at the Revolving Doors Office with our panel and a separate interview with some of our Lived Experience members.
We would also be grateful if you would also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
If you have any questions about the organisation, please contact our CEO, Pavan Dhaliwal, at pavan.dhaliwal@revolving-doors.org.uk to arrange a conversation.
For any queries relating specifically to the Chair of Trustees role, please email jasmine.tonge@revolving-doors.org.uk, including “Chair Recruitment” in the subject line. Your questions will then be forwarded to the Board committee.
