Chair of Trustees
Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026
Location: Andover and Central London with occasional travel to other locations/external events.
Salary: This is a voluntary position, with reasonable expenses paid.
Join us in Beating Macular Disease
Are you looking for an exciting, new opportunity? Do you want to make a real difference to people living with sight loss? Join the Macular Society as our Chair of Trustees and help us Beat Macular Disease.
About the Macular Society
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. We're the only UK charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease through:
- World class research to find new treatments and a cure
- Practical support for people affected by sight loss
- Trusted advice and support services that empower those living with macular disease.
The role
As our new Chair you will join at an exciting time for the charity as we look to grow our influence, income and profile further. We are shaping our long-term strategy, have plans to double our growth and will kick start a digital transformation project in 2027. We have a refreshed senior leadership team and board and dedicated volunteers and are an organisation that is ambitious and driven to achieve our mission.
We are looking for a commercially astute, strategic leader with a healthy risk appetite and deep understanding and experience of supporting organisations through transformation to help steer us through the next phase of our journey. You will demonstrate a deep commitment to the cause, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration, innovation and inclusion within the board and the charity.
If you are excited and ambitious to contribute to our mission and vision and feel that you bring the right blend of skills and experience we are looking for, we hope you will see the details below on how to apply.
How to apply
To apply: Please visit the Starfish Search website and click apply now, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment.
Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c 16 March 2026
Final Panel interviews: w/c 6 April 2026
