Volunteer Opportunities

Following the retirement of our longstanding chair, Jim Yates, Being There is seeking an exceptional individual to become our next Chair of Trustees.
This is an important appointment at a significant moment in our development. We are a respected, financially sound charity with a strong reputation, talented staff, committed volunteers, and a clear sense of purpose. At the same time, like many organisations in today's environment, we face a range of strategic, financial and organisational challenges.
We are looking for a Chair who can provide clear leadership, sound judgement and thoughtful support as we continue to develop and grow.
As Chair, you will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with fellow trustees and our Chief Executive to ensure excellent governance, strategic focus and organisational effectiveness.
This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of people affected by cancer and life-limiting illness across Greater Manchester.
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior leadership experience in human resources, organisational development, or workforce transformation. Experience of supporting organisational culture, managing change, and fostering healthy, high-performing teams will be especially valuable.
Frankly, every board says "people are our greatest asset." The best Chairs know that this stops being a slogan the moment things get difficult. The leadership style that we are seeking is collaborative, values driven and emotionally intelligent.