Citizens Advice South West Surrey

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community service?

We are seeking a new chair of the board to help shape the future of our vital organisation.

Every year, we support around 8,500 clients across Guildford and Waverley providing free, confidential, and impartial advice on issues like debt, housing, benefits, and employment.

Backed by a dedicated team of 38 staff, 147 volunteers, and 8 trustees, we also advocate for lasting policy change both locally and nationally.

Citizens Advice South West Surrey was formed from the merger of two successful local Citizens Advice and is now in a strong position to move forward.

As our outgoing chair steps down after five impactful years, we are looking for someone to lead us forward with strategic insight, commitment to our values, and a deep belief in community service.

As chair, you will:

Lead the board of trustees in setting the strategic direction of the charity.

work closely with our chief officer, offering insight, support and challenge.

Champion our purpose, strengthen local relationships and help diversify funding.

Contribute to the delivery of our annual report and strategic business plan.

We’re looking for someone who has senior leadership or board experience (charity governance a plus)

Understands the value of community services in tackling inequality.

Brings enthusiasm, ideas, and a collaborative approach to leadership.

We actively welcome applications from women, people of colour and other underrepresented groups, and are committed to building a Board that truly reflects the people we serve.

If you would like to apply for thisd role or would like more inmformation please 
contact us.

You can do this by filling in the on-line application form here, on the right-hand side.

We help people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.

We have a town centre location in Haydon Place, Guildford, offering a telephone,  and appointment service five days a week.

We use the information we gather carrying out this work to campaign for social justice, so that individuals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express them selves effectively.

We provide an increasingly vital front-line service for those in the greatest need in our local community.

The benefits of our work are not limited to improving our clients’ financial situation but also contribute to improving their health, reducing their stress and improving their confidence in dealing with their own problems.