Chair
Drinkaware
Board meetings take place at 35 Chiswell Street, London, EC1Y 4SE and are a mix of in person and hybrid
Voluntary basis, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity. Our mission is to use our expertise to give government, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harms it can cause. We deliver our work through public facing campaigns; digital services, information and guidance; evidence-led advice to governments and industry, and independent research and consumer insight.
We’re a unique charity, with bold ambitions to reduce alcohol harm in partnership with those around us. We have strong brand awareness for a small organisation, great digital tools and services and a motivated and capable staff team. We’re also supported by over 300 industry organisations.
An evolving public health context, changing consumer preferences and a changing drinks industry, will make the management of communication with the public, and our ability to influence a broad stakeholder community, even more important. In addition to this, technology is already changing how people get their information. All our insights and knowledge are informed by rigorous evidence-based research, placing us as the leading voice on alcohol harm reduction in society. As we seek to become an even more authoritative force for change to public sector policymakers, our next Chair will help us amplify our message through media channels and networks.
THE ROLE
As our current Chair reaches the end of her final term in 2027, we are seeking an exceptional successor to lead our Board and work with our executive team to progress ambitious plans.
We are ideally looking for a proven chair; you will also be a gifted strategist and someone with their own Government, policy and industry connections. The highest levels of personal credibility are essential for this role, and you will act as a confident and trusted spokesperson. Our longer-term impact and sustainability relies on rigorous governance, and you will ensure that our oversight and scrutiny arrangements are as strong as possible, leading the Board and executive team to respond to new opportunities and risks as they emerge.
This is a great time to join us, as we work more dynamically and collaboratively across a complicated landscape, harnessing the power of partnerships, of behaviour change campaigns, and of high-quality research and insight that helps more people drink below the low-risk drinking guidelines. If you want to be part of this, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A covering letter that sets out your motivation for the role and describes the specific experience you can bring to the appointment to support Drinkaware’s aims.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: Friday 4th September 2026
Preliminary interview: w/c 28th September and 5th October 2026
Final Panel interviews: Early December 2026 or early January 2027 (TBC)
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