Independent Chair: Derby Poverty Commission

Salary: Voluntary with Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Hours: 2–4 days per month (including meetings and stakeholder engagement); Fixed Term 2 Years (Option to extend)

Location: Derby

Deadline: 6 July 2026

In response to the growing levels of poverty within Derby, which accelerated on the back of the pandemic, a group of individuals from across public, private, faith and voluntary sectors took the decision to establish Derby’s first Poverty Commission in January 2021, building on a national framework of Poverty Commissions across the UK.

The Commission has played a vital role in keeping poverty at the forefront of conversations, including establishing a dedicated cost-of-living crisis steering group, two Child Poverty Summits, a Poverty Truth Commission & development of a poverty strategy.

Derby Poverty Commission brings together a cross-section of individuals and organisations who bring together strategic insight and experience to help challenge, advocate & develop ways to address key areas of poverty within the city.

The current Chair is stepping down after over 5 years in the role, and the Poverty Commission is looking to recruit their replacement. Due to the independent nature of this voluntary role, it is a unique opportunity for someone who meets the role and specification.

Download the full Role Description here

Applications to be sent to Paul Brookhouse (current Vice Chair) by midday on 6 July 2026 to paul@df4ta.com. Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.