Chair

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div><div></div><p>UK Community Foundations (UKCF) bring together community foundations across the UK, connecting philanthropy with local knowledge to strengthen communities and improve lives. </p><p>Through 47 accredited community foundations covering every postcode of the UK, the network has distributed more than £2 billion to grassroots organisations and local causes over the last fifty years, creating significant impact where it is most needed.  </p><p>We are now seeking an outstanding new Chair to lead the Board of UKCF at a pivotal moment. </p><p>With a new 2026–2030 strategy, increasing national relevance, and growing opportunities to influence philanthropy, policy and place-based giving, this is a rare opportunity to help shape how capital, leadership and trust reach communities across the country.  </p><p>Working closely with the Chief Executive, the Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, champion UKCF externally, and help strengthen the organisation’s impact, profile and partnerships.  </p><p>We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who bring:  </p><ul><li>Significant senior leadership experience in business, philanthropy, the public sector or civil society   </li><li>Strong networks and the credibility to convene senior stakeholders   </li><li>Board or chairing experience, with sound governance judgement   </li><li>Strategic insight and the ability to support and challenge constructively   </li><li>A strong commitment to equity, opportunity and thriving communities   </li></ul><p>We are keen to engage with accomplished leaders who shares UKCF’s mission and values, and who would like to influence philanthropy nationally and locally across the UK.  </p><p>We welcome a broad range of perspectives and lived experience to our Board, and warmly welcome applications from individuals from backgrounds typically underrepresented at board level.  </p><p>The time commitment is approximately three days per month with an initial term of three years, renewable once.  </p><p>For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the link below.</p><p>If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Tammy Stewart via email: </p><p>Anna.Gardet@prospect-us.co.uk   <br /> Tammy.Stewart @prospect-us.co.uk  </p><p><strong>Recruitment Timetable</strong> </p><p>Deadline for applications: Tuesday 2nd June 2026 <br /> Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 8th June 2026 <br /> Engagement sessions with UKCF’s stakeholders: w/c 15th  June 2026 <br /> Interviews with UK Community Foundations: 22nd June 2026 </p></div></div> Salary: GBP 30000 - 40000 per year

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