Chair of Trustees

We are seeking a new Chair for the Pear Tree Fund.  This is a fantastic opportunity if you want to help shape the future of a charity and make a real difference to people's lives.

We provide information, advice and holistic support to anyone with a life-changing illness or long-term condition who lives in East Suffolk and neighbouring parts of Mid Suffolk and South Norfolk, and to families and carers. Services and support are provided from the Pear Tree Centre in Halesworth, or by telephone, online and in the home. We pride ourselves on walking alongside people, offering local support when they need it the most.

We welcome applications from people with skills and expertise at a senior level in the Charitable Sector, Health and Social Care or a Service development background. Applicants with non-executive experience would be particularly welcomed.

We are a small charity so we need a Chair who can commit to regular face to face meetings with staff as well as representing the charity at external events. The time commitment is around 4 days a month. Most of the Trustee meetings are held remotely but twice a year we hold face to face meetings at The Pear Tree Centre.

A copy of the recruitment pack is available on our website.

To apply please send a CV with a supporting letter by 22 November.

We plan to interview candidates on Friday 6th December.

Please contact us if you would like an informal chat.

This is an unpaid voluntary position, but you can claim reasonable out of pocket expenses. The charity supports inclusion and equal opportunities.

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