We’re looking for a new Chair of Trustees to help guide the Friends of Rowntree Park as we continue to grow and develop.
Over the past few years, the charity has grown from a small volunteer group into an organisation supporting over 1,300 members, delivering community events and educational programmes, expanding our volunteer network, creating new wildlife habitats and leading projects such as Make Space York. As our work has grown, so too has the importance of having strong strategic leadership.
The Chair plays a key role in helping shape the future of the charity. Working closely with our Charity Manager and Board of Trustees, the role is about providing guidance, supporting good governance and helping ensure the charity continues to thrive for years to come. It is not about managing the day-to-day running of the park – that’s looked after by our staff, volunteers and project leads.
You don’t need to have been a trustee or charity chair before. We’re looking for someone who cares about community, enjoys bringing people together and wants to help make a positive difference to one of York’s best-loved parks.
Whether your background is in business, education, finance, governance, community work, the environment or something completely different, we’d love to hear from you if you think you could help.
The role is voluntary, with trustee meetings taking place around six times a year, plus occasional catch-ups with our Charity Manager. We also recognise that people balance work, family and other commitments, so we aim to be as flexible as possible.
If you’d like to find out more about what’s involved, the time commitment and how to apply, please visit our Chair of Trustees recruitment page.
If you’re interested but would simply like an informal chat first, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
