Volunteer Chair of Trustees

What will you be doing?

Include the excluded! On average, 220 young people are excluded from school each week. The lifetime cost to the state of permanently excluding one young person is estimated to be £370,000, let alone the personal cost to a young person’s future prospects. We work with young people aged between 12-18 who are experiencing school exclusion to help support them in realising their full potential for the future. Often having experienced childhood trauma, youth violence or multi- generational unemployment, our young people do not always fit into the mainstream archetype of a ‘perfect pupil’ which leads to their school exclusion and need for additional support. We use rugby as an engagement tool to build trusted adult relationships. We provide opportunities for young people to be more prepared for life after school, by providing employability opportunities such as a CV development and interview practice. We also work with a variety of employers to provide ‘Career Taster Days’, day trips to experience the workplace first hand which helps to increase a young persons likelihood of being in employment, education, or training post-18.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a strategic and inclusive leader with a deep commitment to improving outcomes for young people.  Experience 

Proven experience chairing a Board or senior committee in a charity, public body or corporate setting. Previous experience serving as a charity Trustee, with a strong understanding of governance and collective responsibility is highly desirable.  A respected professional with credibility and connections in relevant sectors, able to influence and support the charity through relationships and networks.  Strong alignment with the mission and values of Dallaglio RugbyWorks.  Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with Trustees, senior leaders and stakeholders.  A track record of strategic thinking, sound judgement and independent decisionmaking. • Familiarity with governance frameworks and the legal duties of charity trustees. 

Skills & Attributes 

A strategic and inclusive leader with strong facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills, able to build consensus and navigate complex discussions.  Prepared to commit the time required for effective leadership, including attending quarterly Board meetings in person and supporting ad hoc responsibilities between meetings.  Willing to use personal and professional networks to support the charity’s development, profile, and partnerships

What difference will you make?

The Chair of the Board of Trustees provides leadership to the Board, ensuring it functions effectively to support and guide the charity in achieving its mission. The Chair is responsible for setting the tone for the Board’s work, promoting a strong culture of governance, and facilitating effective, inclusive decision-making. The Chair helps to steward the strategic direction of Dallaglio RugbyWorks, ensuring that the charity remains focused on its purpose, values, and long-term sustainability. The Chair also acts as a key ambassador for the organisation and helps build productive relationships both within the Board and with external stakeholders, including the charity’s founder.