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Cumbria Action for Health – Chair

If you are interested in this role, please complete this form by 10am Monday 28th September 2026.

Depending on the number of applications received for the role an election process may need to be held.
The interview/election process will take place between Monday 5th October and Monday 26th October 2026.
The successful candidate(s) will be announced during the week of 2nd November 2026.
The successful candidate(s) will have an induction period before assuming full responsibilities from 01.01.2027.
Are you applying as:(Required.)
Individual 1 Contact Information(Required.)
Individual 2 (if applying as job share arrangement)
Supporting Information

Please tell us about the qualities you have, that you feel make you suitable for this role, by answering the questions below.

NOTE:
If you are applying as a two-person job share arrangement please complete the following statements ONCE ONLY submitting answers that includes information about both of you.

If you would prefer to send a video application, this can be accepted (alongside the completed contact information above). Please ensure that any video applications are less than 10mins long.

Please refer to the role information in the accompanying application pack when answering the questions.
Please provide a short statement (200 words) explaining:

- Why you are interested in the role
- How your skills and experience match those in the role information
In the event of an election, this statement will be made available to network members to enable them to choose their preferred candidate.
Please tell us about the third sector organisations you’re currently involved in, any potential conflicts of interests you envisage, and how you would intend to manage these (200 words maximum)
Managing expectations and differing views within a network can sometimes prove challenging; please explain the skills you feel are necessary to do this effectively, and your experience using examples (400 words maximum)
Please give details of your experience of partnership working and strategic planning, particularly involving public sector colleagues
Please give details of two people who can be contacted as referees to support your application.

If you are applying as 2 individuals in a job share arrangement please supply referees for both individuals.

If you are currently employed, one of these should be your employer (to demonstrate they are supportive of you taking on the role). Neither should be a family member.

We will not contact your referees before interview, but it is anticipated that we will obtain references prior to appointment.
Individual 1 Referee 1
Individual 1 Referee 2
Individual 2 (if applying as a job share arrangement) Referee 1
Individual 2 (if applying as a job share arrangement) Referee 2
I hereby certify that:

· I am prepared to undertake the key activities detailed in the “Role Information” document if appointed
· I work or volunteer for a constituted third sector organisation operating in [area]
· I have the support of the organisation listed above to undertake this role
· To the best of my knowledge the details given in this form are correct(Required.)
DATA PROTECTION CONSENT
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations 2018, Cumbria CVS is the Data Controller. The information provided on this form will be used in the recruitment and selection process and may be disclosed to all those who need to see it. It will also form the basis of the confidential personnel record of the successful candidate. In the case of unsuccessful candidates, the information will be disposed of (unless candidates request otherwise).