Chair of the Board of Trustees

Sands exists to save babies' lives and ensure that anyone affected by pregnancy loss or baby loss receives the support and care they need.

We are looking for a Chair of our Board of Trustees, to help save babies' lives and support bereaved families.

As Chair you will provide strategic leadership for Sands and the Board; ensuring the charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries, agreed strategic priorities, and clarity of its vision in fulfilling its charitable objectives.

A summary of the role is as follows;

• To lead the Board of Trustees and ensure that it fulfils its responsibilities for the Governance and strategic direction of Sands.
• To work in partnership with the Chief Executive as the lead executive, helping them to realise the mission of the organisation.
• To optimise the relationship between the Board of Trustees and Staff.
• To facilitate the Board of Trustees in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
• To be a strong spokesman for the charity both internally and externally.