Equity Release Council

Location: Greater London | Hybrid

Remuneration: £40,000 per annum

Time Commitment: Approx. 4–5 days per month

Closing Date: 29 May 2026

About the Organisation

The Equity Release Council is the UK’s standards-setting body for the equity release market and a leading voice in later life lending. For more than 30 years, the Council has worked across the sector to promote high professional standards, consumer protection and market confidence.

As the later life lending market evolves, the Council is expanding its strategic focus beyond traditional equity release into the wider retirement finance ecosystem, supporting greater awareness, stronger professional standards and responsible market development.

The Role

The Council is seeking an experienced Chair to lead its Board through the next phase of strategic growth and sector influence. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Board, the Chair will provide governance leadership, strategic oversight and external representation across a highly regulated and stakeholder-rich environment.

This is an outward-facing role requiring engagement with regulators, policymakers, industry leaders and wider stakeholders to help shape the future of later life lending and promote responsible practice across the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Board and ensure effective governance, oversight and accountability
• Support the delivery of the Council’s strategic objectives and organisational development
• Provide constructive support and challenge to the executive leadership team
• Ensure robust oversight of performance, risk and sustainability
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing Board culture
• Represent the Council externally with regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders
• Help strengthen the Council’s profile, influence and credibility across the sector

Candidate Profile

Essential Experience

• Proven experience chairing boards or complex governance bodies
• Strong understanding of governance, board effectiveness and risk oversight
• Experience operating within regulated, policy-led or public trust environments
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders, regulators and policymakers
• Strong commercial and strategic judgement
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Desirable Experience

• Financial services or adjacent regulated sector experience
• Public affairs, policy or market development exposure
• Membership body, trade association or standards-setting experience
• Knowledge of later life lending, retirement finance or related markets

Terms of Appointment

• Remuneration: £40,000 per annum
• Term: 3-year appointment
• Time commitment: Approximately 4–5 days per month
• Quarterly Board meetings held in London alongside virtual engagement and committee activity

How to Apply

Applicants should submit:

• A suitability statement (maximum two pages)
• CV (maximum three pages)
• Completed application information form

Applications should be sent to Andrew Chamberlain at:

📧 andrewchamberlain@you-elevated.com