Help lead this pioneering UK charity into its next chapter as Chair of the Board of Trustees
Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: Approx. 1-2 days/month, plus annual retreats and sector events
Be part of a movement for food justice and ecological transformation
We are working with a pioneering UK charity whose purpose is to connect and support people who are transforming our food system through agroecology. Since starting the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) in 2010, the organisation has grown into a dynamic organisation with a turnover of ~£1M.
As the organisation enters a new strategic cycle through to 2030, it is seeking a new Chair to guide the board and support the executive team in delivering bold, systemic change in food and farming. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the heart of the agroecological movement, convening grassroots voices, shaping policy discourse, and investing in community-led solutions.
Why This Role Matters
As Chair, you will:
1. Provide strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation and enable the charity to fulfil its purpose.
2. Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across programmes and governance.
3. Support the Executive Directors and staff to foster a resilient, values-led organisational culture...