We are now recruiting for the following volunteer position:
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Well Women Centre is a local charity that offers mental health, support and wellbeing services to women and girls in the Wakefield District. We have a long history of enabling women and their families to turn their lives around.
Volunteers play an important role within the centre and we have a diverse, hard-working Board of Trustees who guide and support the Well Women Centre.
Due to retirement, we are looking for a Chair of our Board of Trustees, to help continue the effective working of the current board and maintain the good relationship with the CEO, staff and volunteers at the centre.
We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience
- Positive relationships and presence within the Third Sector in Wakefield
- Experience of effectively Chairing meetings
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Knowledge of the Third Sector in Wakefield District
- Strong understanding of the benefits of a women-only service
- Ability to understand and interpret financial records.
Please see the Role description for further details and estimates of time commitment.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion with the current Chair or CEO, please email: governance@wellwomenwakefield.org.uk
Chair of the Board of Trustees_Full application pack
Role Description – Chair of the Board of Trustees
Closing date: 9th June 2025
Please note that it is a genuine occupational qualification that a female takes on this role, and the post is exempt under section 7 (2) (e) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975