Job summary
We are looking for a strategic and influential leader who has the calm ambition to help grow Rise’s impact and sustainability, including supporting income generation and diversification through their networks, advocacy and leadership.
Being passionate about sport and physical activity is important, but it isn’t enough. The Rise Chair will provide strategic leadership and management accountability for the charity and will, along with board members, act as a champion within their various spheres of influence, opening doors and creating links across Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham.
Our Board is comprised of a number of experienced Independent Non-Executive Directors, covering core competencies around legal, HR, finance, commercial, education, health, communications and sport.
We’re open minded as to the background and experience the right person would bring; we have built strong and trusted relationships with partners across all sectors of society including sport, health, education, local government and the VCSE sector to name a few, and would welcome applications from within and beyond the sectors we work within.
Find out more about the purpose and key function of trustees, and the commitment required, in our job pack.
How to apply
If you would like to apply for the role, please send a full CV and covering letter to our retained consultancy, Castle Peak Group:
James Carss
[email protected]
07802 531 040
Please use the same contact details if you would like to discuss the role or receive a hard copy or alternative format of this content.
Closing date for applications is 8 May 2026
About Rise
Rise is a leading health and wellbeing charity, and we are passionate about the role that physical activity can play in making a difference to the communities that need it most.
Our team of friendly experts work closely with regional partners across health, education, transport and more to show how physical activity can tackle inequalities and help solve some of the biggest issues affecting our communities.
Rise plays a key role in:
- Providing access to employment and training
- Improving mental health
- Enhancing child development and education
- Creating health and sustainable places in which to live and work
- Integrating activity for health improvement, prevention and condition management
- Support the health and wellbeing of the workforce
We also advocate for policy change, share best practice and provide insight, guidance, and support. Our population in the North East of England lives with significant social, economic, and environmental inequalities. We know that physically inactive populations are often the most marginalised and most likely to be adversity affected by inequalities.
Our Values
Our values are the foundation of how we act individually and collectively as the Rise team. We will:
- Catalyse Change – We believe that change is possible and we are ready to lead the exploration
- Positively Disrupt – To challenge the norm and cause radical change through innovation and learning
- Collaborate – Together we are greater than the sum of our parts. People make the change.