Chair of Trustees

Share Psychotherapy (Share) is recruiting for a Chair to lead our board of trustees.

We are in an exciting phase of development, strengthening our core clinical team, improving administrative and business systems and solidifying our financial position. We want to build upon our position as a centre of excellence in psychotherapy, by significantly increasing engagement of users, and to make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield.

The Chair of the Board will provide leadership as we develop and grow. Using your skills in leadership, communication, integrity and openness, you will work alongside the other trustees on the board to drive the ambitious vision for Share’s future and guide the staff and large volunteer base. The following areas represent the main elements of the role. Key activities that will usually be the responsibility of the Chair are:

·        Lead with the Board the strategic and sustainable development the organization

·        Chair formal board meetings and the annual AGM

·        Ensure that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well governed and all aspects of financial, corporate and clinical governance are maintained 

·        Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the charity

·        Be a proactive communicator and embrace a participatory leadership style

·        Line manage and provide support to senior staff

The Board holds quarterly formal meetings (usually online), intervening monthly informal sessions and provides general oversight of the work of Share. The commitment as Chair is approximately 3-4 days per month.

We currently have a co-chair job share arrangement which has worked well for the organisation and the individuals holding the post. The board would be open to another co-chair arrangement and there is the opportunity to job share with one of our existing chairs, either as a permanent arrangement or for an introductory period.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Astrid Walker Bourne