Chair of Board of Trustees

What we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to serve as Chair of Trustees at Thornage Hall Independent Living. Building on the charity’s established success, the Chair will guide the organisation in delivering outstanding supported housing and day services for people with learning disabilities. Developments in commissioning offer an exciting opportunity to expand our day services, enabling the people we support to pursue their ambitions while preserving the diverse range of opportunities currently available. The successful candidate will bring substantial organisational leadership experience, a strong understanding of effective governance, sound judgement, and a proven ability to use resources responsibly and strategically.

Key relationships: The Chair works closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO, Vice-Chair, Director of Finance, and the chairs of the Finance, Performance and Remuneration, Care Quality, Land and Farm, and Estates sub-committees.

Time commitment: On average two days per month, with support from the Vice-Chair and sub-committee chairs.

Ideal background: Executive leadership, strategy and governance, ideally within the public or charity sector.

For an informal conversation about the Thornage Hall, please contact Rosie Dunthorne (CEO) telephone number: 01263 860305, email: rdunthorne@thornagehall.co.uk

To discuss the Chair role, please contact Thornage Hall: telephone no:  01263 860305 or email: office@thornagehall.co.uk to arrange a discussion with the Chair Tom Howard.

Applications are welcomed from all sectors. For an application pack, please email: pnicholas@thornagehall.co.uk

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 16^th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 26^th October 2026