Chair of Trustees.
Thank you very much for your interest in the role of Chair of Trustees at Embassy.
Below are the details of the role and the selection process, to assist you in considering and completing your application.
Introduction to Embassy.
Embassy is a Greater Manchester-based charity that helps people break the cycle of homelessness by providing a home, skills, training and wrap-around support. Embassy is a Christian charity, and we believe the good news of Jesus is good news for all. This is included in our constitution.
There is more information about Embassy on our website: our history, our projects, our staff team and our ambitions. A few specific points of note:
Embassy is a small charity currently undergoing rapid growth and substantial change.
A large build project is approaching completion at our site in Castlefield, Manchester, where Embassy is building 40 new homes for male residents who would otherwise be homeless. This is a high-profile project, attracting interest, excitement and generosity from civic leaders, business owners, the media and the general public.
Embassy has other properties in Greater Manchester, including another new-build property for women due to open soon.
Embassy is midway through an application process to become a registered provider and is aiming to receive approval for this status from the regulator in the coming months.
In the forthcoming year, it is vital for Embassy to open and operate the village excellently, and to embed good processes and cultures expected of a registered provider.
Role Profile and person specification.
Please download the role profile and person specification at the link below.
Commitment.
We typically hold six full Trustee meetings each year. These are mostly held online and last approximately two hours. In addition, the chair is expected to appraise the CEO, and to be appraised themselves by 2-3 other trustees. Embassy has recently begun to use sub-groups for specific issues to improve our governance and efficiency as a board, whilst recognising trustees are all volunteers. This is new so the structure or frequency of these will potentially evolve.
Please note: Embassy is a small organisation undergoing transition, and the chair role requires additional effort over and above the regular meetings.
Terms.
The appointment will initially be for one year, at which point a discussion will take place between the Trustees and successful candidate as to the mutual appetite to continue for an additional two years. The term is then capable of renewal for a further three-year term thereafter.
Remuneration.
The position is voluntary.
To apply.
To apply, please provide the following:
A maximum 2-page CV that sets out your achievements and skills, and current and recent roles - including all non-executive, trustee, governor and volunteer experience, including where you’ve served as chair.
A personal statement outlining: your motivation for applying, what interests you specifically about Embassy, and how you would intend to operate in this role. Evidence how relevant your offer is by highlighting your key housing, leadership, regulatory, change management, NED and chair experience/achievements.
Your contact details, namely address, email, and mobile number.
Two referees who Embassy can contact for references – one professional and one character.
Deadline.
Please submit your application as above via email to trustees@embassyvillage.co.uk. The deadline for applications is 18:00 on Tuesday 4 November 2025.
We look forward to your application. Please contact the trustees via the above email address with any questions or for an informal chat with the CEO or one of the existing trustees.
Thank you,
The Trustees
17 October 2025