Chair of Trustees
| Company: | Web Recruit Ltd |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Chair of Trustees
Home-based (with occasional travel to London for meetings)
About Us
We are iCatCare, the global cat welfare charity improving care for cats by educating and driving positive change worldwide through trusted, science-backed and expert-led education, advice and support. Our ambition is that cats experience Cat Friendly care in every interaction they have with people and in environments where care is provided, from homes and veterinary clinics to communities and homing centres.
We are now looking for a Chair of Trustees to join us in a voluntary capacity.
You will need to be UK-based and available to commit approximately 12 days per year, including four Board meetings during normal office hours, with at least two held in person in London, monthly meetings with the CEO and occasional engagement with Trustees and staff. You will also be invited to attend virtual sub-committee meetings and undertake relevant training.
The Role
As Chair of Trustees, you will lead our Board in providing effective governance and strategic direction to the charity to ensure we continue to advance cat welfare worldwide.
Working closely with the CEO and Executive Team, you will help shape and oversee our strategic direction, monitoring organisational performance, managing risks and ensuring the charity remains financially stable and focused on its purpose.
You will also provide inclusive leadership to the Board, chairing meetings, guiding collective decision-making and ensuring Trustees work together effectively.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and governing documents
- Oversee Board composition, recruitment and performance reviews
- Maintain effective governance and delegated authority arrangements
- Approve organisational strategies and policies
- Safeguard the charity's reputation and values
- Lead the CEO's annual appraisal, target-setting and supervision
- Represent and champion us at external events and meetings
About You
To be considered as our Chair of Trustees, you will need:
- Significant leadership experience in a relevant organisation
- Experience as Chair of high-level professional committees
- Experience of strategic development in a rapidly changing organisation
- Demonstrable experience of effective engagement with key external stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of charity governance
- The ability to build strong and productive working relationships with the Trustees, Chief Executive and staff team
- Demonstrable leadership capability and presence
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
The closing date for this role is 13th December 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Board Chair, Chairperson, Charity Chair, Charity Board Chair, Chair of the Board, Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chair of Governors, or Non-Executive Chair.
Webrecruit and iCatCare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to help shape the future of global cat welfare as our Chair of Trustees, please apply via the button shown.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.