Chair

Working Chance

Salary: Unremunerated voluntary position, reasonable expenses paid
Location: London with flexibility
Closing date: 9am 16 March 2026

Working Chance is a unique, pioneering, award-winning national charity that supports women with criminal convictions into employment. The charity support women to create independent purposeful lives through helping them to build careers, they break cycles of reoffending and inspire employers to embrace inclusive hiring.

This is an exciting time for Working Chance as they start developing their new three-year strategy which will come into effect from 1 September. The new strategy will see them taking an ever bolder stance on speaking up for women with convictions, solidifying our position as a thought leader on how to improve the employment rate of these women, and moving into providing consultancy for employers seeking the charity’s guidance and input on their recruitment and employment practices.

The Charity are looking for an inspiring and committed Chair of Trustees to lead their Board at this exciting point in their development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of a highly respected and impactful charity, while championing a mission that addresses inequality, social justice and economic inclusion.

As Chair, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and fellow trustees to ensure strong governance, clear strategic focus, effective oversight and financial sustainability, while acting as an ambassador for Working Chance and its values.

Please download the Appointment Brief below to learn all about the role, the charity and the recruitment process. If you think you might be the person they’re looking for, they would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV together with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum two sides) to: trusteerecruitment@workingchance.org

Closing date: 9am on Monday 16 March