job opportunity: independent chair

@theleapbd

Independent Chair

Dream Act Inspire Steering Group

The Leap is recruiting an Independent Chair to provide impartial leadership and governance oversight for Dream Act Inspire, a 3.5-year, community-led climate action programme across Bradford and Keighley.

This role is central to safeguarding the programme’s commitment to community leadership, equity, transparency and shared accountability. The Independent Chair will support inclusive decision-making, provide constructive challenge, and ensure strong governance aligned with recognised charity standards.

The role is well suited to someone with experience chairing partnership or community-led governance groups, and a strong understanding of climate justice, lived experience and social equity.

£300 per meeting

Community leadership • climate justice • governance

Deadline: 31 March 2026 (12 noon)

Interviews w/c: 20th April 2026

Apply with CV & statement of interest: info@the-leap.org.uk

Informal chat: zulf@the-leap.org.uk

for programme information click here

Full role description and application details available to download here.

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