Chair of Trustees at Newcastle Carers
Role Type: Trustee
Application deadline:
Salary: £
Role description: Chair
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One day, many of us will become an unpaid carer. Few of us expect it, but a parent falls ill, a partner contracts an illness, or a child becomes disabled. Life changes, and suddenly, someone you love depends on you even more.
Across Newcastle, thousands of people provide that care every day. Many remain unrecognised and unsupported, even by those around them. In fact, at least one person you have spoken to today is a carer – dealing with all of the challenges that brings – and you may not even be aware.
Newcastle Carers exists to change that.
Newcastle Carers has a unique opportunity to make a difference to thousands of carers across Newcastle and beyond. We are an award-winning charity working at the heart of the city to support carers across Newcastle to be recognised, heard and supported to thrive while navigating complex systems and responsibilities.
We do this by providing high-quality services and a strong voice for unpaid carers. Whilst deeply embedded within Newcastle, we also work to influence change regionally and nationally.
We are now seeking a dynamic, motivated and strategic Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and help guide the organisation.
The Chair plays a vital role in providing:
- Strong governance and strategic leadership
- Support and constructive challenge to the executive team
- Stability, structure and oversight as the organisation grows
- An influential voice for carers across the region
You will work closely with a passionate and ambitious senior leadership team and committed Board of Trustees, helping ensure the organisation continues to deliver impact.
While this is a voluntary role, it offers a powerful opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference to people’s lives
- Influence thinking about unpaid caring across the region
- Work alongside passionate and thoughtful leaders
- Contribute your experience to a respected and ambitious organisation
- Be part of shaping positive social change