Chair of Trustees
Grow
This role is a unique opportunity for a motivated and experienced individual to guide Grow as we expand our mission. We are looking for a Chair who can bring strong leadership to our Trustee board and champion our nature-based youth work.
You will be responsible for creating an inclusive environment where every trustee's skills and voice are valued. This role involves providing overall governance for the board, offering direct support to our CEO, and ensuring our financial oversight and risk management are robust.
We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about our work and has a strong network. You will
be instrumental in helping to shape and support our new five-year strategy and championing Grow
in your personal and professional life, including connecting us with individuals who can help
us grow our impact.
Role responsibilities
- Chair Grow’s Trustee meetings creating an inclusive environment where all trustees are able to contribute and their individual skills and strengths are appreciated
- Support Grow’s CEO
- Support Grow’s fundraising events
- Provide overall governance for the trustee group and the charity
- Help to develop and support the new 5 year strategy
- Champion Grow in personal and professional life linking in with large net worth individuals where possible
- Hold responsibility for the risk register and overall risk management for the board
- Have overall accountability for financial oversight of the charity - supported by the trustee in charge of finance
Closing date: Sunday 16th November 2025 (We may close early if a suitable candidate is found)
Interviews: We will interview candidates as applications arrive and will close the role once a suitable candidate is found, so please don't delay in applying.
We welcome informal phone conversations in advance of submitting an application. Please get in touch to organise a call.
Welcoming applications
We especially welcome applicants who are under-represented within the charity sector. We aim to build a Trustee team with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skills, as we believe diversity is a strength. We aim to actively support people with protected characteristics and/or those who are neurodiverse. If this is you, we will make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you in the role. We look forward to hearing from all interested candidates.
About Grow
Grow is a youth development charity working with vulnerable and marginalised young people in Sheffield. Many of the those we work with face mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects.
At Grow, we combine coaching with nature-based projects to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.
Grow is a youth development charity working with vulnerable and marginalised young people in Sheffield. Many of the those we work with face mental health difficulties that have resulted in social isolation and a lack of engagement in work or training prospects. At Grow, we combine coaching with nature-based projects to help our trainees combat social isolation, boost their wellbeing and develop employability skills.
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