The Calico Group
Group Board Chair
Remuneration: £13,292 plus reasonable expenses
Location: Burnley, Lancashire
This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to until the closing date of 9am on Monday 16 March 2026.
A community of people, working together with customers to close the equality gap and to show others how we create a fairer society
The Calico Group, founded in 2000, has evolved from a small housing provider into a diverse group of specialist companies and charities. Our unified purpose is to provide quality services that make a real difference to people's lives. With a strong focus on social impact, we offer a wide range of services including housing, healthcare, support, employability, and construction.
About This Opportunity
As our current Chair retires in November 2026, the Calico Group is seeking an exceptional leader to take on the pivotal role of Group Board Chair, providing strategic leadership, strong governance, and clear accountability across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced governance leader to shape the direction of a values-driven social business with a genuine desire to deliver positive impact for our communities.
As Group Board Chair, you will lead The Calico Group Board to ensure it remains high-performing, forward-looking, resilient and strategically focused. Supporting the development of an effective and cohesive Board, you will set the tone for integrity, transparency and collaborative stewardship, promoting a governance culture grounded in openness, constructive challenge, and sound judgement.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an inspirational Chair with:
* Proven senior governance leadership
* Experience in regulated environments (If not from a regulated environment, then an exceptional leader of a local business)
* Strategic leadership skills and strong judgement
* Commitment to fairness, communities and social impact
Time Commitment
* Approximately two days per month, including quarterly Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings and four Group Board meetings annually
* Plus a comprehensive induction programme with stakeholder meetings and service visits
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who share our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Next Steps
To learn more about joining us, please download the candidate pack by clicking the 'Apply' button.
Should you require a confidential discussion before you apply, please contact our advising consultant at GatenbySanderson: Nick Roberts on
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 16 March 2026.