Chair of the Board of Trustees and Trustee Opportunities (Voluntary)
Ben is the charity supporting the health and wellbeing of people who work or have worked in the UK automotive industry. As the sector continues to transform, Ben is entering an ambitious new phase to significantly expand its reach, strengthen its role as the industry’s trusted wellbeing partner and deliver its goal to treble impact and double fundraising by 2030. With strong financial foundations and clear ambition for growth, we are now seeking a new Chair and several Trustees to help shape this next chapter.
Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Chair will provide strategic leadership to the Board, support and challenge the CEO, and ensure strong governance, financial sustainability and clarity of purpose. They will lead the Board in setting strategy, driving impact, stewarding significant reserves and acting as an ambassador across the sector.
We are looking for:
* Non-executive experience including as committee or board chair
* Strong governance and financial acumen
* Experience of organisational change or growth
* A collaborative, values driven leader who brings sound judgement, strategic insight and excellent relationship building skills.
Trustee Opportunities
Trustees will help guide Ben’s strategy, ensure effective oversight, champion good governance and support the senior team. We welcome professionals at senior level who can bring fresh perspectives, strong judgement and a commitment to our mission.
We are looking for Trustees who can bring senior-level insight and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
* Automotive industry (retail, manufacturing or aftermarket)
* Fundraising, philanthropy, income generation or business development
* Welfare, health and wellbeing
* Impact measurement, evaluation or outcomes frameworks
* Brand, marketing, communications, social media or customer experience
* Finance, audit and risk
* Technology, digital or data
* Research and development
* Governance
We welcome values driven leaders who bring strong judgement, collaboration and diverse perspectives, and who are motivated by improving wellbeing across the automotive industry.
The Board meets 4 times a year, with approximately 50% of those taking place in-person. The Chair will serve up to 4 years and Trustees up to 9 years.