Shaare Zedek UK
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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About Shaare Zedek Medical Center
For more than 120 years, Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has been one of Israel's leading hospitals and a beacon of compassion, innovation, and excellence.
Known as 'The Hospital with a Heart', Shaare Zedek provides world-class healthcare to people of every faith, ethnicity, and background. With over 100 departments serving more than one million patients each year, the hospital is internationally recognised for excellence in trauma care, maternity, oncology, paediatrics, cardiology, and medical research.
In recent years, Shaare Zedek has demonstrated extraordinary resilience, responding to national emergencies while continuing to deliver outstanding care. From treating casualties following the events of 7 October to relocating hundreds of patients into a fully operational underground hospital during the conflict with Iran, the hospital has remained at the forefront of emergency medicine while continuing to bring more than 22,000 babies into the world each year.
Through pioneering research, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate care, Shaare Zedek continues to transform lives every day.
About Shaare Zedek UK
Shaare Zedek UK is the charity dedicated to supporting Shaare Zedek Medical Center from the United Kingdom.
Working with donors, trusts, foundations, and the wider community, we raise vital funds to provide life-saving medical equipment, support pioneering research, enhance patient care, and invest in the hospital's future development.
As the hospital embarks on its most ambitious expansion in its history, including the construction of a new state-of-the-art medical tower, Shaare Zedek UK is entering an exciting new chapter. We are seeking an exceptional Chair who can help guide the organisation through this period of growth, ensuring strong governance while championing our mission and inspiring confidence amongst our supporters and stakeholders.
Role Purpose
The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring Shaare Zedek UK is well governed, financially sustainable, and focused on delivering its charitable objectives.
Working closely with the Executive Director, the Chair fosters an effective partnership that combines support with constructive challenge, enabling the organisation to achieve its strategic ambitions while maintaining the highest standards of governance.
The Chair plays a key ambassadorial role, representing the charity externally and helping to strengthen relationships with donors, partners, and the wider community.
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Lead the Board in setting and reviewing the charity's long-term strategy.
- Ensure organisational priorities remain aligned with the charity's mission and values.
- Support sustainable growth and organisational development.
- Monitor delivery of strategic objectives and organisational performance.
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory responsibilities.
- Promote high standards of governance and ethical leadership.
- Oversee risk management, financial stewardship, and organisational accountability.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements and governing documents.
Board Leadership
- Chair Board meetings effectively, ensuring productive discussion and timely decision-making.
- Foster a culture of openness, constructive challenge, and mutual respect.
- Encourage inclusive participation from all trustees.
- Lead trustee recruitment, induction, development, and succession planning.
- Maintain an appropriate balance of skills and experience across the Board.
Partnership with the Executive Director
- Build a strong, trusting relationship with the Executive Director.
- Provide appropriate support, guidance, and constructive challenge.
- Maintain clear boundaries between governance and operational management.
- Lead the Executive Director's annual appraisal and oversee succession planning where appropriate.
Financial Oversight
- Ensure the charity remains financially resilient and sustainable.
- Monitor financial performance, budgets, reserves, and investments.
- Oversee audit processes, internal controls, and risk management.
- Support responsible stewardship of charitable resources.
Ambassadorial Leadership
- Act as an ambassador for Shaare Zedek UK.
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders, donors, and partners.
- Support fundraising initiatives and help open doors to new opportunities.
- Promote the charity's mission and values within the wider community.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Champion inclusive leadership and good governance.
- Encourage diversity of thought and experience within the Board.
- Ensure decisions are made fairly and transparently.
Person Specification
We are seeking an experienced leader with the credibility, judgement, and emotional intelligence to guide the organisation through its next stage of development.
Essential Experience
- Previous Board or senior governance experience.
- Experience of strategic leadership within the charity, public, or private sector.
- Strong understanding of governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Financial awareness and an ability to interpret financial information.
- Experience of leading teams or organisations through growth or change.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
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Desirable Experience
- Experience of charity fundraising and donor engagement.
- Existing networks within philanthropy, business, or the Jewish community.
- Experience working with healthcare or international charities.
- Previous experience as a Chair or Vice Chair.
Personal Qualities
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong strategic thinking
- Sound judgement and integrity
- Emotional intelligence
- Collaborative leadership style
- Diplomacy and tact
- Resilience and calm under pressure
- Credibility and influence
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to build consensus
- Commitment to transparency and accountability
Above all, they will share our passion for improving healthcare and advancing the life-saving work of Shaare Zedek Medical Center.
Time Commitment
The Chair is expected to commit approximately 2 days a month for the following:
- Board meetings (typically held quarterly)
- Committee meetings where appropriate
- Regular meetings with the Executive Director
- Annual strategy and planning sessions
- Attendance at fundraising events and key stakeholder meetings
- Occasional representation of the charity at external events
Chair will be expected to be an ambassador for - and actively be involved in - building relationships
Additional time may be required during periods of strategic development or significant organisational activity.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to lead an organisation making a tangible difference to one of Israel's foremost hospitals.
As Chair, you will help shape the future of a charity supporting life-saving medical care, pioneering research, and compassionate healthcare for more than one million patients each year.
Working alongside a committed Board and experienced executive team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Shaare Zedek UK continues to thrive and support the Hospital with a Heart for generations to come.
To Apply
To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to katie@shaarezedek.org.uk
If you’d like an informal conversation about the opportunity before applying, please get in touch katie@shaarezedek.org.uk.
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