Could you be our new Chair of Trustees?

May 8th, 2026
Posted in Events, News, Recruitment

Become the next Chair of Trustees at Being There

Help us support people through some of life’s hardest moments.

“I became a trustee after losing my elderly and vulnerable parents. The experience nearly broke our family. I want everyone in Greater Manchester to have the sort of emotional and practical support that Being There offers”

Heather Henry, Trustee since 2011.

Maybe you have personal experience of life limiting illness. Maybe you want to champion a local charity that is built from community and strengthens that community. Maybe you’re looking for more purpose and meaning in your life. Read on…

For over 40 years, Being There has stood alongside people in Greater Manchester living with cancer and other life‑limiting illnesses. With a turnover of over £400, 000, we operate 5 branches offering emotional support, counselling, respite sitting, transport to medical appointments, social groups and practical help — delivered by a small, dedicated staff team and more than 200 enthusiastic volunteers. It’s not easy, despite our great reputation. We have the usual struggles for funding, and operational challenges.

We are now looking for a new Chair of Trustees who can guide our charity with compassion, clarity and confidence through our next period of growth.

You will:

• Lead a values‑driven Board
• Support and challenge our Chief Executive and excellent team
• Help us navigate potential for expansion, change and increasing demand
• Foster a positive, inclusive and effective governance culture
• Champion our work with partners, commissioners and communities

If you have senior leadership experience, compassion, strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to our mission, we would be delighted to hear from you. Experience in HR, organisational development or culture change would be especially valuable.

This is a voluntary role with a time commitment of about 2 hours per week, which includes 6-8 weekly board and committee meetings.

Applications close Monday 22^nd  June 2026 at 5pm.

For an informal conversation, contact Nigel Day, Acting Chair: N.Day@beingthere.org.uk