Chair of Trustees Jessie May

• In-person and online meetings – Bristol, BS1 and BS15
• Time commitment: circa 2 days per month
• Unremunerated: Voluntary position (expenses only)
• This role is subject to a basic level DBS check.

Jessie May is a Bristol-based charity, with a national reach providing nursing care at home for children and young people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions who are not expected to live beyond the age of 19.

Their vision is that all children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions are supported to have the very best quality of life possible, and to choose to live, and to die, in their own homes with their families.

The Role: As Chair of Trustees, you will work closely with the CEO and board to provide strategic leadership, champion their values, and drive forward their mission. You will play a pivotal role in shaping their future, ensuring effective governance, and advocating for the charity’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the board in achieving Jessie May’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Provide guidance and support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure effective governance and financial oversight.
• Act as a spokesperson and champion for Jessie May’s work.
• Support fundraising activities and events for families.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience chairing meetings and operating at a senior strategic level.
• Strong strategic leadership and inclusive communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to advocate for Jessie May’s work through personal networks and social media.

Desirable Skills:

• Skilled in collaborative advocacy and relationship-building
• Strategic clinical experience.

Term of Office: Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term, renewable for up to 9 years.

Closing date for applications: midnight, 14th September 2025