Work for us

We are recruiting for the following post(s):

Chair of the Board of Trustees

Age UK RBH is seeking an outstanding leader to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees, guiding our charity through its next phase of growth, resilience, and impact for older people across our three boroughs.

The Role: As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance and accountability.
• Champion our mission and values, safeguarding the charity’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and measurable impact.
• Support and challenge the Chief Executive and senior team, acting as a critical friend and strategic partner.
• Represent Age UK RBH externally, building partnerships with funders, local authorities, and community organisations.
• Ensure the charity remains financially sustainable and operationally strong, delivering excellence for older people.

Time Commitment: This is a voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed. The Chair is expected to commit around 2–3 days per month, including Board meetings, sub-committees, and external representation. There are six Board of Trustees Meetings usually on a Friday afternoon and additional training days as required.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 9th February

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Trustees

We are seeking new trustees to strengthen our Board and help shape the future of vital services for older people across our three boroughs.

What we are looking for:

• Previous committee experience and abilities to work in a team
• Professional or voluntary skills and experience covering areas such as supporting older people, caring, finance, communication, property, Human Resources.
• People who live in one of our 3 core boroughs or work or have family connection to one of them or an interest in supporting older people in Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham and Havering
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Time Commitment: There are six Board of Trustees Meetings in the year usually on a Friday afternoon and additional training days as required.

Closing Date: 31st January 2026
Interviews: Week beginning 9th February 2026

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Part-Time Cook, Wanstead Activity Centre (Fridays)

A part time cook is required, to provide lunches (main course and dessert) and work alongside a small team to include; two other part time cooks and approximately 12 volunteers. The centre is overseen by an onsite manager who will look after the day to day running of the centre, and who line manages the cooks and volunteers.

Salary: £13.85 per hour
Working Hours: Part Time 4 hours per week on a zero hours contract.
Days Required: Specifically Fridays 10am – 2pm. An ability to cover additional hours on other days of the week Mon-Thur , 10am -2pm, for planned annual leave would be essential. An ability to cover ad-hoc short notice absence would be advantageous.
Closing Date: 7th January 2026
Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 12th January 2026

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Please email completed forms to admin@ageukrbh.org.uk or post to:

Admin
Age UK Redbridge, Barking and Havering
4th Floor, 103 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4PU

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