Chair of Trustees at Newcastle Carers
Role Type: Trustee
Application deadline:
Salary: £
Role description: Chair
About the job
One day, many of us will become an unpaid carer. Few of us expect it, but a parent falls ill, a partner contracts an illness, or a child becomes disabled. Life changes, and suddenly someone you love depends on you even more.
Across Newcastle, thousands of people provide that care every day. Many remain unrecognised and unsupported, even by those around them. In fact, at least one person you have spoken to today is a carer – dealing with all of the challenges that brings – and you may not even be aware.
Newcastle Carers exists to change that.
Newcastle Carers has a unique opportunity to make a difference to thousands of carers across Newcastle and beyond. We are an award-winning charity working at the heart of the city to support carers across Newcastle, so they are recognised, heard, and supported to thrive as they navigate complex systems and responsibilities. We do this by providing high-quality services and a strong voice for unpaid carers. Whilst deeply embedded within Newcastle, we also work to influence change regionally and nationally.
We are now seeking a dynamic, motivated and strategic Chair of Trustees to lead our Board and help guide the organisation.
The Chair plays a vital role in providing:
- Strong governance and strategic leadership.
- Support and constructive challenge to the executive team.
- Stability, structure and oversight as the organisation grows.
- An influential voice for carers across the region.
You will work closely with a passionate and ambitious senior leadership team and committed Board of Trustees, helping to ensure the organisation continues to deliver impact.
While this is a voluntary role, it offers a powerful opportunity to:
- Make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.
- Influence thinking about unpaid caring across the region.
- Work alongside passionate and thoughtful leaders.
- Contribute your experience to a respected and ambitious organisation.
- Be part of shaping positive social change.
We are seeking an inclusive, compassionate, and people-focused leader who will champion Newcastle Carers' values and behaviours.
As a Board, we are committed to:
- Inclusive leadership.
- Engaging governance processes.
- Strong and thoughtful strategic direction.
Together, we aim to ensure Newcastle Carers continues to punch above its weight in driving positive change for unpaid carers.
The role typically requires approximately one to two days per month between interactions with other board members and SLT, as well as more formal board meetings.
If you are motivated by the chance to contribute your skills, perspective and leadership to something that truly matters, visit Newcastle Carers website to download the recruitment pack and find out more about the role.
To engage in this exciting opportunity, we ask that you initially email luke@newcastlecarers.org.uk with a two-page expression of interest outlining why you feel you are the ideal candidate to support Newcastle Carers to excel in the coming years. Please send this to Luke Bramhall by Monday 31 August.
Following the expression of interest, we may invite you to an exploratory day at our office in Byker on Friday 4 or 11 September. This is where you will meet staff, trustees, carers and external partners to understand more about the charity. We are committed to ensuring that the right candidate is in place as Chair of our charity over the coming years.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 31 August 2026
- Exploratory day: 4 or 11 September 2026