After 10 years of dedicated leadership, our current Chair of Trustees Lee Smith will be stepping down later this year, and we are now seeking an exceptional individual to lead The Creighton Centre into its next chapter.

For nearly 120 years, The Creighton Centre has been at the heart of the Hammersmith & Fulham community, offering connection, care and opportunity to generations of local people. As we look ahead, this is a pivotal and exciting moment for the charity and the incoming Chair will play a vital role in shaping our future.

About the role

The Chair of Trustees provides strategic leadership to the Board and works closely with our new CEO to ensure strong governance, clear direction and long-term sustainability.

Over the coming period, the Board will be:

• Setting the Centre’s strategic priorities

• Overseeing an ambitious programme to renovate and future-proof our historic building

• Supporting the charity to unlock new opportunities for community use and income generation

This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed, and offers a rare opportunity to steward a much loved community organisation at a moment of renewal and growth.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced Chair (or Vice-Chair ready to step up) who brings sound judgement, collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to good governance.

You don’t need prior involvement with The Creighton Centre, but you will bring:

• Senior-level board experience

• The ability to lead inclusive, constructive and effective trustee discussions

• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• An appreciation of the responsibility that comes with overseeing a long-established charity with premises

Knowledge of, or connections to, Hammersmith & Fulham or West London would be particularly welcome.

An opportunity to have an informal conversation

We appreciate that taking on a Chair role is a significant commitment. To support potential applicants, we are very happy to offer informal conversations with either our outgoing Chair or our Chief Executive, to discuss the role, the organisation and the opportunity in more detail.

How to apply

Download the Role description here: Chair of Trustees Role Description

To apply please email a copy of your CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the role and how your experience/skills will support our work to: jward-smith@creightoncentre.org

Closing date: 8th May 2026

If you would like to arrange an informal chat about the role, please email our CEO Jamie Ward-Smith:
📧 jward-smith@creightoncentre.org