Chair

ThinkForward empowers young people facing challenges to gain the confidence, independence, and skills they need to be ready for the world of work. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chair to help lead us through the next stage of our strategy.

ThinkForward exists to prevent the next generation of youth unemployment. Our three personalised coaching programmes work with young people at a key stage in their lives, enabling them to gain the confidence, independence, and skills they need to make a successful transition from school into employment. The young people we work with face barriers such as lack of opportunities, growing up in poverty, having a learning disability or being at risk of exclusion. We are looking for a Chair who has a passion for addressing the inequity our young people face. 

We are developing our next strategic plan in 2024 to prepare for its commencement in September 2025. This plan is key to our future development, and we need our Chair to work closely with the Chief Executive and their team to develop, help guide and lead the organisation in this process.

The successful candidate will be a strategic and facilitative leader, able to activate contribution from the Board in support of our programmes, impact, and partnerships. They will bring understanding of both governance and civil society, and skills in strategy development, inclusive leadership, and networking.

This position is not remunerated but reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of the role can be reimbursed. The average time commitment for the Chair is two days per month.

ThinkForward are being assisted in this appointment by the executive search firm, Society. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter, and these can be uploaded via Society’s website. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday GMT on Monday, 13 May 2024.