Independent Chair

Job description

Job responsibilities

Everyturn is seeking to appoint anIndependent Chair of the Everyturn Services Boardto provide clear strategic leadership, bring fresh and constructive challenge, and ensure strong, effective governance that supports our mission and services.

As an independent non-executive director (not a trustee of Everyturn), you will chair the charitys subsidiary board and be a visible custodian of: its decision making, performance, and integrity, ensuring that Everyturn Services is managed in its own best interests, while operating within the values, strategy, and operating agreement of the parent charity.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a board at the intersection of mission and business: blending social purpose with sound commercial judgement.

Duties & responsibilities

• Strategic leadership Provide visible, effective leadership to the Everyturn Services Board as an independent and impartial Chair
• Ensure the subsidiary maintains strategic focus and operates within the scope of its agreed business plan and charitable objectives
• Facilitate the development, approval, and monitoring of the subsidiarys business plan, key performance indicators, and financial plans Everyturn Mental Health Candidate Information Pack

Key responsibilities Governance and compliance

• Uphold the governance responsibilities outlined in the subsidiarys Terms of Reference and Operating Agreement
• Ensure the Board acts within its delegated authority, reports effectively to the parent charity, and supports overall group objectives
• Safeguard the independence of the subsidiary while ensuring legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance Champion the Nolan Principles and Everyturns ICARE values in all board dealings
• Attend meetings of the Everyturn Mental Health Board as a regular attendee (not a board member) and provide regular assurance reporting on the performance, governance, and strategic risks of the subsidiary

Board effectiveness

• Chair board meetings effectively, promoting open, inclusive, and constructive dialogue
• Ensure the board has the right mix of skills, experience, and diversity to oversee a complex, regulated organisation
• Support effective succession planning for board members and the managing director (or equivalent)

Financial and risk oversight

• Oversee the subsidiarys financial sustainability, operational risk management, and delivery of value for money
• Provide assurance to the parent charity on financial stewardship, contractual performance, and reputational integrity
• Monitor and challenge financial reports, forecasts, and adherence to agreed budgets

Relationship with Everyturn

• Operate within the framework of the groups strategy, policies, and Reserved Matters requiring parent board consent
• Ensure the subsidiary ' s reporting obligations to the parent are fulfilled transparently and in a timely manner
• Balance autonomy and alignment, ensuring independence of decision making while maintaining trust and coherence with the group

About you

Were seeking a senior leader who brings:

• Independence: No current or recent relationship with Everyturn Mental Health (for example employee, trustee, or adviser)
• Board level leadership: Experience chairing or serving on boards in a regulated or commercial environment
• Strong governance acumen: Understanding of company law, financial oversight, risk, and assurance systems
• Credibility with commissioners and regulators: Ideally with experience in health, care, housing, or related public service sectors
• Strategic thinker: Capable of seeing the bigger picture while scrutinising detail where necessary
• Inclusive leadership style: Collaborative, respectful, and confident in holding others to account constructively
• Digital innovation and transformation: Desirable experience in the strategic leadership of digital innovation

Expectations of the role

Approximately 0.5 days per month Including quarterly board meetings, pre-reads, occasional ad hoc business, and chairing commitments

Voluntary & unpaid role Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy.

Initial term of three years renewable by mutual agreement and subject to board approval.

Please see attached candidate pack to learn more about Everyturn and the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Independence: No current or recent relationship with Everyturn Mental Health (for example employee, trustee, or adviser)
• Board level leadership: Experience chairing or serving on boards in a regulated or commercial environment
• Strong governance acumen: Understanding of company law, financial oversight, risk, and assurance systems
• Credibility with commissioners and regulators: Ideally with experience in health, care, housing, or related public service sectors
• Strategic thinker: Capable of seeing the bigger picture while scrutinising detail where necessary
• Inclusive leadership style: Collaborative, respectful, and confident in holding others to account constructively
• Digital innovation and transformation: Desirable experience in the strategic leadership of digital innovation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Everyturn Mental Health

Address

2 Esh Plaza

Sir Bobby Robson Way

Gosforth

NE13 9BA

Employer's website

https://www.everyturn.org/careers-at-everyturn/ (Opens in a new tab)