Could you be our next Chair of Trustees?
“As Chair, you will energise and empower the Board and the Group as a whole. You will foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and constructive debate.” Jenna Hall, CEO Oaklea Group
A new campaign is underway to recruit our next Chair of Trustees – could it be you?
Deadline for applications is 27th September.
How to apply
The link below will take you to more information and also serves as the application portal, which is managed by Inclusive Boards.
Please find more information here: Apply to become the next Chair of Oaklea Trust
You can also access the PDF Application Pack here
About Oaklea Trust – Learn, Develop, Thrive
The Oaklea Trust is a charitable organisation whose purpose is to give vulnerable people the opportunity to live and work as independently as possible within their community. Established in 2002 and based in Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland, we support disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children and adults. Our charitable work supports people of all ages who have Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health needs, and/or Dementia.
The Oaklea Group is made up of the charity, Oaklea Trust, and its commercial arm, Right2Work. Together, they support people and communities to learn, develop and thrive through person-centred care and support, learning opportunities, and pathways into employment.
This is a unique opportunity to help lead a values-driven organisation that supports people and communities across the North of England to learn, develop and thrive.
About the Chair opportunity
As Chair, you will energise and empower the Board and the Group as a whole. You will foster a culture of openness, collaboration, and constructive debate. You will inspire confidence and ensure the highest standards of governance, integrity and accountability.
You will also help shape the Group’s future impact, supporting our mission to reduce inequality and create opportunities for people and communities to thrive. Through your strategic insight and advocacy, you will help extend our reach, strengthen partnerships and ensure more people can access the care, support and opportunities they need and deserve.
The Chair of the Oaklea Board of Trustees will:
- Ensure the Board functions effectively
- Guide Oaklea Trust’s strategic direction
- Ensure governance oversight
- Represent Oaklea Trust internally and externally
- Evaluate and support the Chief Executive
- Champion the leadership of Committees
Why we are recruiting a new Chair now
Trustee Robin Talbot stepped in as our Interim Chair of Trustees earlier this year. Robin agreed to take on the role until a longer term replacement was identified.
Do consider this role – We would love for this to reach the widest range of people.
