Chair of Trustees (One Newham)
This role is with One Newham, and we at Your Place are recruiting on their behalf.
One Newham is a partnership network for charitable, voluntary and community groups in London Borough of Newham.
We’re seeking to appoint a new Chair of the One Newham charity Trustee Board
One Newham is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, community-minded person to be the next Chair of Trustees. We’re looking for someone who has the strategic vision and ambition to see charities, voluntary orgnanisations and community groups in Newham not just survive, but thrive, in our collective mission to support the residents of Newham.
Our Chair will also be willing to roll up their sleeves and get involved in the activities of One Newham when needed.
Responsibilities
Leading and chairing the One Newham Trustee Board
Representing One Newham and its members at events and with key senior stakeholders
Management and oversight of the charity’s two paid staff.
Experience and knowledge
Strong connection with Newham, such as a resident or working Newham
Passionate about the voluntary, community and charitable sector and understanding of the sector’s needs
Experience of organisational leadership and chairing meetings
This is an unpaid volunteer role and will require 7-15 hours per week of your time
One Newham stands at a moment of exciting change as we’ve just secured a 2-year contract to deliver support services for the charity, voluntary and community sector in Newham. Are you the person to lead One Newham and the sector to take this big step forwar
We’re looking for someone who:
Has a strong connection with Newham, such as being a resident or working in Newham, and a good knowledge of how the borough works.
Is passionate about charities, voluntary organisations and community groups and the role they play in making Newham a fairer and stronger community.
Has experience and skill in chairing meetings and playing a leadership role.
Is willing and confident to engage with people in senior level positions such as the Mayor of Newham or Directors of statutory services.
Has the time to commit to the role in a volunteer capacity.
Has vision and ambition to lead the charity with the support of the other trustees.
Has an understanding or some knowledge of the voluntary, community and charity sector and the challenges that organisations face.
Is committed to diversity and inclusion and supporting all organisations in Newham to play to their individual and unique strengths.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining:
Why you are suitable for the role and what you think you can bring to the role in terms of skills, knowledge or experience.
Why you are interested in the role and your motivation for committing to One Newham and its mission
Timeline
February/March 2026: advertisement and promotion of the role.
Deadline for applications: 7 April 2026
Interview with trustees: w/c 20th April 2026
Opportunity to address members and stand for election: One Newham Conference and AGM May 2026.
Please contact: Amanda Dubarry, Trustee at One Newham and Chief Executive at Your Place on amanda.dubarry@your-place.org.uk or Joy-Caron Canter, the One Newham Coordinator for any questions on this role on: joy.canter@onenewham.org.uk
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Your Place is much more than somewhere to call home. We work one-to-one with people experiencing homelessness, helping them to regain their self-belief and rebuild their lives. We can’t end homelessness for everyone overnight. But we can solve it one person at a time.
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