Chair of Trustees – Voluntary role
Closing in 14 days (8 May 2026 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: Voluntary Role
Employer: Youth Connect South West
Location: Bath, Bath and North East Somerset,
Contract type: Fixed term, Volunteer
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 8 May 2026 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
- Hours: N/A
- Contract Type: 3 years
- Organisation/School: Youth Connect South West
- Closing Date: 08/05/2026
What will I be doing?
Youth Connect South West (YCSW) is seeking a Chair of Trustees to join our Board at an exciting and important time for the organisation.
The Chair of Trustees provides values led leadership to the Board, ensuring strong governance, strategic clarity and effective oversight. This is a non executive, voluntary role, focused on governance, leadership and accountability rather than day to day operational management.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and fellow trustees, the Chair plays a central role in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction, supporting and holding the CEO, and Senior Leadership Team, to account. The Chair’s role is to ensure that the Board operates effectively, transparently and collaboratively. The Chair also acts as an ambassador for YCSW, representing the organisation externally, where appropriate.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We currently have a Chair of Trustees in post and are planning a supported handover period with the new Chair to ensure continuity, confidence and a smooth transition for the organisation and Board.
This role would suit someone with experience of board level leadership, or senior governance, who is motivated to use their skills to support a values led youth charity working with, and alongside, children and young people.
DBS check
An Enhanced DBS check is required
Supporting documents and information
Application Details:
Please call Sam Plummer on 07980998670 if you have any questions about this post, or email recruitment@ycsw.org.uk for the attention of Victoria Bisgrove.
Applications should be made using the YCSW application form, which can be obtained from our website
CVs will not be considered. All completed applications are to be emailed to recruitment@ycsw.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
YCSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
Please note that by submitting your application you are giving consent to the information that you provide being stored and used in the selection process. In line with the Data Protection Act 1998, all information about you will be securely held, with access restricted solely to those involved in the appointment process.