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Chair - Bath Cats and Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch)
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Chair – Bath Cats and Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch)
''Transforming Lives - every cat and dog should have a healthy life and a happy home''
Location: Bath / Hybrid (mix of in-person and online meetings)
Time commitment: Approximately 6 hours per month which include six Trustee meetings per year, committee involvement (including Finance, Audit & Risk), a strategy day, and regular engagement with the CEO.
Meetings are typically held in the early evening, with a blend of in-person (Bath) and remote participation.
Salary: Voluntary – Unremunerated
Bath Cats and Dogs Home (RSPCA Bath & District Branch) are a well-established animal welfare charity dedicated to transforming the lives of cats and dogs most in need. Through rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming, as well as preventative community support for pet owners, the charity plays a vital role across the region.
They are now seeking to appoint a Chair of Trustees to lead the Board and support the organisation through an exciting period of development. The Chair will act as the key link between Trustees and the executive team, providing leadership, oversight and strategic direction.
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The Chair will play a central role in shaping long-term strategy, ensuring delivery against business plans and financial oversight, and maintaining strong governance practices. You will foster a positive and inclusive Board culture, encouraging collaboration and constructive challenge, while ensuring compliance with Charity Commission requirements and the organisation’s governing framework.
For this role we are keen to hear from individuals who can demonstrate:
- Previous involvement in the charity or voluntary sector
- Experience of chairing a board, or equivalent board or senior leadership experience in a mission-led organisation
- Able to communicate complex information to the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders
- Understanding of charity governance, fundraising and finance
- Knowledge of trustee responsibilities and legal duties
- Able to work within a team to solve problems
- Commitment to the mission and values of Bath Cats and Dogs Home and the RSPCA
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This is an outstanding opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a respected and growing charity, helping to shape its future and make a meaningful difference to animal welfare and the communities it serves.
For further details and to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to Vanessa Moon or Scott Bird via recruit@moonexecsearch.com, quoting reference JO2690. Closing date: Midnight Sunday 16th August 2026.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home have retained Moon Charity Practice to manage this campaign and is therefore unable to accept CVs from third party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest will be forwarded directly to Moon Charity Practice for consideration.
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