Are you looking for a new challenge in 2026?
Become the Next Chair of Headway Nottingham!
Lead with heart. Inspire with purpose. Make a real difference.
Are you someone who believes everyone deserves the chance to rebuild, reconnect and thrive after brain injury? Do you love bringing people together, guiding teams, and championing positive change? If so… we’d love to meet you!
Headway Nottingham — a much-loved, life-changing local charity — is searching for our next Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a warm, passionate organisation that supports adults living with brain injury to regain confidence, skills and independence.
What makes this role special?
You’ll join a friendly, committed team that genuinely care
You’ll play a vital part in protecting and growing a charity that transforms lives
You’ll help steer strategy, champion good governance, and support our brilliant CEO
You’ll be welcomed into a community full of resilience, humour, creativity and heart
Who we’re looking for:
- Someone who enjoys collaborating and leading with kindness
- A steady hand who can help guide our Board
- A positive voice who believes in the power of rehabilitation and community
- No brain-injury specific knowledge needed — just empathy, enthusiasm and the desire to do good
- Board-level experience
What you’ll receive:
A meaningful, rewarding volunteer role
Full support from our CEO and existing trustees
A chance to use your skills to create lasting impact
Endless gratitude from the people we support
If you’re ready to bring your energy, ideas and passion to a charity that truly changes lives, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested? Curious? Fancy an informal chat?
Get in touch and let’s explore this exciting opportunity together. Get in touch at recruitment@headwaynottingham.org.uk
Download the ‘what, why and how?’ of being a Headway Nottingham Trustee here: Trustee Recruitment Information Pack
Headway Nottingham — support and friendship after brain injury.
