Chair of Trustees

1st Place Children and Parent Centre delivers two community nurseries, a Best Start Family Hub and a rage of other exciting family services including a healthy eating free fruit and vegetable voucher project and a Forest School in Burgess Park, South East London. We are seeking a Chair of Trustees to lead our Board from early 2027. Preferably with experience in Early Years, Family Support, Education or community work, you will work closely with our new Director to meet our charitable aims, joining the organisation at a time of growth.

• a knowledge of and commitment to the work of 1st Place- preferably with experience in Children's Centre / Family Hub or Early Years provision
• good meeting and presentation skills
• supportive and confident leadership style
  
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