Chair of Trustees
- Job Reference: SPEAR via Peridot
- Date Posted: 12 January 2026
- Recruiter: SPEAR via Peridot Partners
- Location: SW London
- Salary: On Application
- Bonus/Benefits: Reasonable expenses paid
- Role: Volunteer jobs
- Job type: Temporary
- Work hours: Part Time
Job Description
Support SPEAR’s mission to end homelessness through strong governance and collaborative leadership as Chair of Trustees.
Location: SW London
Time commitment: c.1 day per month
Applications close: 9 a.m. Tuesday 3rd February 2026
About SPEAR
SPEAR was founded in the borough of Richmond and has grown into a multi-service homelessness charity working across Richmond, Kingston, Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton and Tower Hamlets, with ambitions to extend its reach further. Throughout its history, SPEAR has remained focused on enabling people experiencing homelessness to find secure accommodation and work towards a positive future.
They recognise that homelessness is rarely a single issue. Many of the people SPEAR supports face complex challenges linked to health, trauma, isolation and inequality. SPEAR responds by working alongside individuals, partners, staff and volunteers to provide services that meet people where they are and support long-term change.
Shaped by clear values, the organisation has a culture of working collaboratively, aiming high for the people it supports, treating everyone with respect, remaining determined in the face of challenge, and is open to learning and innovation in pursuit of better outcomes.
About the role
As Chair of Trustees, you will lead SPEAR’s Board and play a key role in ensuring the organisation is governed with integrity, clarity and purpose. This non-executive role is firmly focused on governance leadership. You will help the Board work together effectively, creating the conditions for thoughtful discussion, shared responsibility and well-judged decisions. In line with core principles of effective Charity governance (e.g. as set out in the Charity Commission Governance Code) and Nolan Principles, you will promote high standards of accountability, openness and collective leadership, ensuring trustees understand their role and contribute at a strategic level.
Working closely with the Chief Executive, you will provide support and constructive challenge, maintaining clear boundaries between governance and management while fostering a strong, trusting partnership.
This is an opportunity to help shape how the Board works together, supporting SPEAR to remain aspirational, determined and well-governed as it delivers its mission.
Who we are looking for
SPEAR is seeking a Chair who brings strong governance experience and a leadership style that reflects the organisation’s values.
You will bring:
- A deep understanding of charity governance and the responsibilities of a Board and Chair.
- A clear working knowledge of principles of effective Charity governance and/or Nolan Principles and how to apply them in practice.
- Experience of leading boards in a way that is inclusive, calm and effective.
- The ability to chair meetings that encourages open discussion, respectful challenge and shared ownership.
- Sound judgement, integrity and a strong sense of accountability.
- A commitment to values-led leadership and to supporting others to contribute at their best.
Above all, you will demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively, listen carefully, ask good questions and help a board operate with confidence and clarity.
Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 3rd February 2026.