Join us as Chair and lead the board and Camphill Village Trust into its next exciting chapter; inspiring people, strengthening communities and ensuring outstanding, person-centred care remains at the heart of everything we do.
Who we are
Camphill Village Trust is a national charity that has been supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health needs for more than 70 years.
Across nine communities in England, the Trust enables people to lead meaningful, independent and connected lives through high-quality, person-centred support, underpinned by a strong commitment to inclusion, community and opportunity.
As the organisation enters an exciting new chapter, Camphill Village Trust is seeking an exceptional Chair to build on the significant progress made through a period of transformation and lead the Trust into its next phase of growth and impact.
The successful candidate will shape the future direction of the organisation, bringing people together behind a shared vision, strengthening organisational culture and ensuring outstanding, values-led care remains at the heart of everything they do.
Learn more about what we doAbout the role
As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees through an important period of development and opportunity. Working closely with a new Chief Executive, you will foster a high-performing, inclusive and strategically focused Board, ensuring that governance, risk and financial oversight remain robust while helping shape the organisation’s long-term direction. This is a visible leadership role that extends beyond the boardroom.
You will spend time engaging with communities, colleagues and stakeholders across the Trust, acting as an ambassador for our work. We are seeking a Chair who can bring clarity, perspective and constructive challenge, ensuring a proactive, future-focused and visionary approach to governance.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced and emotionally intelligent leader with a strong track record of governance and board leadership.
You will be confident in chairing complex discussions, managing board dynamics and creating an environment where trustees and executives can contribute effectively while being appropriately challenged and supported.
While candidates from a range of professional backgrounds are welcome, you will bring significant board experience, ideally as an existing or previous Chair, or extensive trustee and non-executive experience ready to step into a chairing role.
Above all, you will be values-driven, resilient and collaborative. You will share our ambition for the future, bring strategic vision and sound judgement, and be motivated by the opportunity to help more people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
Time Commitment
The time commitment for the Chair is estimated at two to three days per month, encompassing Board and committee meetings, strategy and training events, engagement with senior colleagues, and visits to Camphill Village Trust’s communities. Board and committee meetings are held both in person and virtually. Communities are located across Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, Stourbridge, Gloucestershire and Hertfordshire.
To view the role description and person specification, please go to the ‘How to Apply’ tab above and fill in your details.
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners:
Jennifer Horan | jennifer@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07519 070497
About us
We are a social care provider and charity rooted in nature and community, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs to live healthier, more active, and independent lives.
For over 70 years, we have pioneered a different kind of care, shaped by place, purpose, and the natural world.
We offer supported living services and Nature-based Therapies and Skills Programmes that integrate nature into our everyday lives, encouraging the development of new skills and independence, and the opportunity for supported employment. Alongside this, we also offer a Shared Lives scheme in the West Midlands.
We exist to reimagine social care by harnessing the power of nature and community to empower people to live the life they choose.
Our vision
A world where nature and community are central to social care, unlocking health, independence and opportunity for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health support needs.
Our mission
We deliver personalised and co-produced support rooted in nature and community. We use a Green Care approach to help people build on their strengths, meet their needs and pursue their ambitions.
Thank you for your interest in this role. Please download the Role Description and Person Specification.
To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally a maximum of 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.
Please include your home address, contact email and mobile.
Please ensure that your application is emailed to response@peridotpartners.co.uk, inserting “Application: Camphill Village Trust — Chair” into the subject field. You will receive an acknowledgement of receipt within 2-3 days. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our admin team.
For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:
Jennifer Horan | jennifer@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07519 070497
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Timetable
Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 28th September
First stage interviews: Tuesday 6th October
Final interviews: Wednesday 14th October
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