Macmillan Chair of the Board of Trustees

This recruitment is being managed by our partners, Warren Partners. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to them directly by Feb 20th 2025 on the following email address: KH@warrenpartners.co.uk quoting reference 8189.

Chair of the Board of Trustees 

Macmillan Cancer Support provides vital support for people living with cancer. As Chair, you’ll help steer the charity during a critical time to ensure its continued impact.

We are seeking a visionary leader to Chair our Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to guide the charity through its transformative strategy and ensure it continues to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership of the Board: Lead the Board, ensuring openness, inclusivity, and effective contributions from all Trustees.
• Board Effectiveness and Governance: Ensure robust governance, effective decision-making, and uphold Macmillan’s values. Mentor new Trustees and oversee their development.
• Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with the Chief Executive, Trustees, and key stakeholders. Act as an ambassador for Macmillan.
• Performance Evaluation and Development: Lead the annual Board evaluation and Chief Executive appraisal. Ensure Trustees’ skills are continually updated.

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience as an effective Chair with a diverse Board.
• Knowledge of the UK Healthcare/NHS sector, preferably in a Non-Executive capacity.
• Strong commitment to Macmillan’s mission and values.
• Leadership experience at the C-level of a complex organisation.
• Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships and advocate for Macmillan.

Leadership Attributes:

• Integrity, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence.
• Commitment to Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life.

Commitment to Excellence: No legal disqualifications from serving as a charity Trustee

We welcome applications from everyone who meet the criteria and strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Macmillan. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee representation body, ‘Our Voice’ and 8 Employee Network groups help us promote fairness and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people.