Locala Health & Wellbeing is one of the UK's most established and successful social enterprises, delivering community health and wellbeing services across West Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. As an independent, not-for-profit provider, everything we do is driven by a simple ambition: to providing high quality health and care services in our local communities. Any surplus we generate is reinvested directly into patient care, colleague development and community initiatives, allowing us to create lasting social value alongside high-quality healthcare.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as our next Chair. You will challenge and inspire, leading Locala and its Board in the creation and delivery of our organisational strategy, THRIVE, which will be reviewed and refreshed over 2027. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation and an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of community healthcare at a time when the needs of local populations, health systems and colleagues continue to evolve. Working alongside our Chief Executive and Board, you will help ensure we remain a trusted partner, an influential voice for social enterprise and a leading force for improving outcomes in the communities we serve.

We are looking for an inspirational and values-driven leader with the vision, influence and commercial acumen to guide a complex and purpose-led organisation. Comfortable operating at Board level, you will bring experience gained within complex, regulated and stakeholder-rich environments. You will balance social impact with long-term sustainability, provide thoughtful challenge and support, and build effective partnerships across health, care, public, voluntary and commercial sectors.

Most importantly, you will share our belief that great organisations are built around people, communities and values. You will be passionate about improving lives, advancing equality and inclusion, and creating an environment where colleagues feel empowered to deliver outstanding care every day.

This is a rare opportunity to lead an ambitious social enterprise with a clear sense of purpose and a bold vision for the future. Together, we will continue to innovate, grow and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue'. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the details of the role, please contact Stephanie Crossland:

Stephanie.Crossland@gatenbysanderson.com

Documents

Fit and Proper Person Declaration - New.docx

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
9am Monday 26th October 2026

Preliminary interviews
w/c 26th October & w/c 2nd November 2026

Final panel
w/c 23rd November 2026

How to Apply

• Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
• A completed fit and proper person form - the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.

• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to confirm that you have applied. If you do not receive this email, please make contact with GatenbySanderson.

Acceptable use of AI

Candidates may use AI tools to support proofreading, editing and presentation. However, all application materials should represent the candidate's own experience, perspectives and leadership thinking. We are seeking original and authentic responses, and applicants should ensure that any submission reflects their own analysis, judgement and vision for the role.