Chair of Trustees - Volunteer

Chair of Trustees - Volunteer

MARBLE HILL PLAYCENTRES, Twickenham – an adventurous outdoor play site for children.

We are looking for a dedicated Chair to lead our small but beloved charity, ensuring resilience and continued thriving for future generations.

• Chair a committed board of trustees at monthly meetings, guiding strategy and assessing risks.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders – landlord English Heritage, contractor Brilliant Play, nursery Little Ducklings, the London Borough of Richmond‑upon‑Thames, funders, local councillors and neighbours.
• Act as ambassador and public face of the charity, supporting board initiatives and community engagement.
• Help develop a new strategy that reflects our successes and ambitions, including partnerships, services and site improvements.

• Motivation and style
  :
  Altruistic, collaborative and empowering.
• Capacity to lead
  :
  Committed to values, sees the bigger picture, handles contentious issues, devotes time to improvement, builds supportive relationships, and uses positive influence.
• Personal attributes
  :
  Calm, confident, reflective, open to different ideas, approachable across life experiences, flexible, pragmatic, organised.
• Knowledge and experience
  :
  Experience in paid or unpaid relationships demonstrating above attributes; knowledge of charity governance; previous experience as trustee, director or adviser; experience in strategic development and planning.