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Chairman (Voluntary) at Pickle in United Kingdom, GB
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Job Description
About us
At our organisation, we redefine executive and business support through exceptional problem-solving, proactive execution, and advanced integration of technology and AI. We partner with purpose-led leaders who value strategic collaborators capable of swiftly turning complexity into clarity and challenges into opportunities.
You are highly tech-savvy and naturally leverage tools, including AI, to design, deliver, and scale impactful programs. Whether your background is in program management, operations, product, or enablement, you excel at driving clarity, alignment, and measurable outcomes across complex initiatives.
Join a culture that prioritises clarity, practical innovation, and the seamless integration of human intuition with technology and AI-driven efficiency.
About our client and the role
About the Company
Our client is a specialist UK-based delivery partner supporting pharmaceutical and medical device organisations across marketing, communications, education, and events. Working across print, digital, and live engagement channels, they deliver high-quality, compliant project execution within highly regulated environments.
Their work is built around strong operational delivery, deep understanding of pharmaceutical compliance processes, and a modern approach to project execution supported by technology and AI-enabled workflows.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, agile delivery team supporting global healthcare brands on complex and fast-moving projects.
The Opportunity
Chairman (Voluntary)
Location: Remote / Flexible Commitment: Approx. 1–2 days per month Remuneration: Voluntary position
About the Organisation
Our client is a modern philanthropic organisation and donor-advised fund (DAF) focused on building sustainable, long-term impact through innovative and disciplined approaches to charitable giving and capital stewardship.
Operating at the intersection of philanthropy, governance, innovation and long-term sustainability, the organisation is developing a model designed to create enduring impact over generations. Through its donor-advised fund structure, it seeks to provide a flexible, forward-thinking platform for strategic philanthropy, long-term giving and responsible stewardship of charitable capital.
The organisation operates within a lean and agile environment and is seeking individuals who are comfortable navigating complexity, supporting innovation responsibly and helping shape scalable structures for long-term success.
The Opportunity
The Chairman will play a critical role in guiding the strategic direction, governance and long-term development of the organisation. This individual will provide strong leadership to the Board, support effective decision-making and act as a trusted partner to the executive leadership and wider stakeholder group.
As a growing organisation, the Chair will play an active role in ensuring robust controls, effective governance and responsible decision-making across the organisation.
This is an opportunity for a commercially minded and strategically strong leader to help shape an ambitious organisation with international aspirations and a non-traditional approach to philanthropy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and chair Board meetings effectively and constructively
- Support the development of the organisation’s long-term strategy and governance framework
- Ensure strong standards of governance, accountability and regulatory oversight
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing and solutions-oriented Board culture
- Provide guidance and effective challenge to executive leadership
- Support effective stakeholder engagement and external representation
- Help balance innovation, agility and responsible governance within a fast-moving environment aligned with the organisation’s charitable purposes
- Contribute to the continued institutional development and sustainability of the organisation
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an individual who is:
- Solutions-oriented and commercially minded
- Entrepreneurial in approach and comfortable with ambiguity
- A strong communicator with sound judgement and integrity
- Comfortable operating within complex and evolving environments
- Experienced in governance, boards, trusteeship or senior leadership positions
- Able to support strategic growth while maintaining appropriate oversight and accountability
Candidates with experience in international structures, philanthropy, investment governance, technology-led environments or institutional scaling would be particularly valuable.
Essential Experience
- Previous Board, Chair, Trustee, Non-Executive or senior leadership experience
- Strong understanding of governance and organisational leadership
- Experience operating within complex stakeholder environments
- Strategic and commercially aware mindset
- Ability to support both strategic thinking and practical execution in a lean organisation
Desirable Experience
- Experience within charities, foundations or philanthropic organisations
- Exposure to scaling organisations or institutional development
- Experience balancing innovation with governance and risk management
- International or cross-jurisdictional experience
Working Arrangement
- Remote
- Approx. 1–2 days per month, with flexibility during key periods of organisational development
Diversity & Inclusion
FYXER recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and strives to be an inclusive organisation. We are committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect regardless of race, culture, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and we promote diversity of thought. We would appreciate your help to enable us to measure the diversity within our recruitment process. Completing this form is voluntary and the information provided will remain anonymous. Please submit your information here.