Chair of Trustees (Board-level role)

The Company is seeking a Chair of Trustees to provide inclusive leadership to its governing council and guide the organization through its current strategy and future development. Responsibilities include strengthening governance, accountability, and decision-making; overseeing strategy, performance, financial sustainability, and risk; and supporting trustee development, succession planning, and board effectiveness. The Chair will build a constructive partnership with the Chief Executive, offer strategic guidance and challenge, and represent the organization with stakeholders and partners. Candidates should have significant experience chairing a board, governing body, or senior decision-making group, along with senior leadership experience in a complex organization. Strong governance expertise, an understanding of collective accountability, and a record of supporting organizational performance, strategy, and change are required. The successful candidate will build trusted relationships, provide constructive challenge, and bring an inclusive leadership style, sound judgment, and integrity. A commitment to the organization’s purpose and improving outcomes for pets and their people is essential.