Chair And Members Of The Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles
Solace is a Domestic Abuse Charity, this year celebrating 50 years of providing services to women and children. We are at an exciting time in our development with a new Executive Team. We are seeking new Trustees to contribute and define our role and maximise our impact.
Those using our services often have multiple and complex needs relating to their health and wellbeing, often experiencing multiple traumas in their lives. We are unique in our offer, offering a range of services for women and children experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
We are looking for people with skills, expertise and knowledge in the following areas:
Legal- We are looking for a dynamic legal professional to work closely with Trustees to maintain an overview of the regulatory environment and our contractual obligations and support strong governance. You will have strategic vision, experience and expertise in charity law, commercial law, property law or employment law.
Fundraising – We want to increase the fundraising and governance skills on our Board. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can bring their skills and expertise in fundraising to support Solace to build on our innovative fundraising strategy as well as managing risk appropriately and ensuring compliance.
NHS commissioning – We want to increase our knowledge and skills on the Board with an individual who has experience of assessing needs, planning and prioritising, purchasing and monitoring health services, to get the best health outcomes. We are looking for a dynamic individual with experience and understanding of Integrated Care systems to support Solace to navigate these commissioning and planning processes.
Digital technologies/ competencies- We want to increase our knowledge in digital strategy and digital infrastructure.We are looking for an individual who can support us to embrace digital changes and become more resilient as a charity. We are aware that digital advances could allow us to try new ways of working and new approaches to support survivors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You must live a short commutable distance to South West Birmingham, UK
Skills for a Chair:
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to think creatively and solve problems
- Able to motivate others and encourage participation
- Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
- Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
- Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
- Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group
- Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group
The responsibilities of the Chair:
- Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Trustee Board meetings.
- Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
- Planning the annual cycle of Trustee Board meetings and setting the agenda for Trustee Board meetings.
- Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Trustee Board meetings are implemented.
- Working closely with the GSL / relevant Commissioner to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Trustee Board can play in helping to achieve these.
- Providing direction for the Trustee Board.
- Ensuring that all Trustees have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
- Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
- Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Trustee Board, where appropriate.
- For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region Commissioner.
General Trustee Board responsibilities:
- To be a full and active participant in Trustee Board meetings and activities.
- To uphold the responsibilities of a Trustee Board as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
- Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
- Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
- An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Trustee Board.
- A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Trustee Board.
- Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Trustee Board and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
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Join Our Mission: Become All Ways Network Chair of the Board of Trustees!
Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering Muslim charities? We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees for our charity.
Deadline: Tuesday 20th August 2024
Location: Remote/mainly London based with some travel
About Us: We are a registered charity committed to supporting and uplifting Muslim charities, providing essential resources and guidance to help them thrive towards obtaining grants. Our mission is to create a positive impact within our communities, fostering growth, development, and unity.
What You'll Do:
- Lead our Board of Trustees with strategic vision and integrity.
- Oversee governance and ensure the charity's mission and values are upheld.
- Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team to drive impactful initiatives.
- Act as an ambassador for our cause, building relationships and networks.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven leadership experience in the charity/non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Muslim charities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to our mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Make a real impact in the community.
- Work with a team of dedicated professionals.
- Lead meaningful projects and initiatives.
- Enhance your leadership skills and experience within this unique organisation.
Ready to take on this rewarding challenge?
How to Apply: Please read our JD for the role and submit an up to date CV and cover letter that details your suitability for the role and explains how you meet the person spcification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us:
IAM RoadSmart is a national road safety charity. Founded in 1956, our mission promotes being a force for good with skills development and education at the core of what we do, teaching post licence holders (drivers and riders) new skills to create fulfilling and safe journeys on the road.
Our community is formed of over 70,000 members nationally, 164 groups, and 5,000 volunteers who help deliver our courses. Our groups, all run by volunteers, enable members to share ideas and contribute to the important work IAM RoadSmart does in developing and promoting innovative road safety strategies.
Our next Chair:
IAM RoadSmart is on an exciting journey of transformation that draws on its heritage of educating and upskilling drivers and riders for almost 70 years.
Established as a traditional membership body, the charity is now on a significant journey of change which will help challenge perceptions to bring road safety to the top of everyone's agenda, and we need a Chair who will support us on this journey.
The role is an important volunteer role; it will hold responsibility for leading the Board of Trustees and for holding the CEO and senior team to account, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the charity, to help futureproof it and to continue making safer drivers and rider on road.
The successful applicant will be required to have regular check-ins with the CEO and be required to support IAM RoadSmart national community events from time to time, with expectations to provide marketing input and be led by the team to help with community engagement.
Requirements:
- Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
- Personal gravitas to lead a significant national organisation.
- Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together.
- Fiscal management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
- Good understanding of charity governance issues
Time commitment:
Board meetings happen 5 times per year at our Welwyn Garden City head office. As a national charity, the role of Chair of IAM RoadSmart will be required to attend a variety of events and key stakeholder meetings, and is highly encouraged to visit local branches of IAM RoadSmart. Expected time commitment is 2-3 days per month.
Eastside People is supporting IAM RoadSmart in the recruitment for this role. To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Before you make an application, please download and read the IAM Roadsmart Candidate Information Pack.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
The closing date for this role is Friday 23rd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
As TRAIN's Chair, you’ll lead our Board of Trustees, and oversee the work of our CEO ensuring we deliver brilliant outcomes for the young people we support every day!
Your tasks include:
- Leading our Board meetings
- Supporting our CEO and staff team
- Shouting about our work, and act as our biggest advocate
- Helping make sure our Board fulfils its responsibilities and requirements
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TRAIN exists to improve the life opportunities of young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot and Wallingford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title Chair of the board of trustees
Appointment typePart time & voluntary
Appointment term 5 years
Time commitment approx 25 days per annum
About Brightside
Brightside is on a mission to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future. For over 20 years, we have used technology to connect young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors. We deliver online mentoring programmes in collaboration with schools, universities, businesses, and charities to provide young people with access to networks, online career information and high-quality mentoring. Find out more by reading our latest impact report.
Our ambitious goal is to increase the number of young people we work with each year to 30,000 over the next five years. We are now seeking an effective, compassionate, and inclusive Chair of the board to help us achieve our ambition.
Our values
We have a successful track record in attracting brilliant and mission-driven people to work with us to grow our impact with young people. We're excited to offer the opportunity for someone to join our board in the position of Chair to support us to be even more ambitious.
We are a fast-moving charity, and we pride ourselves on our friendly, professional and supportive culture. We embrace new ideas and celebrate the talent and contribution of all team members. As an organisation, we have five values that we commit to as individuals and as a team:
1. We are ambitious; we strive for positive and lasting impact.
2. We foster creativity and new ideas, so that our work evolves as we learn.
3. We ground our work in collaboration.
4. We celebrate individual strengths and empower people to fulfil their potential - our team is our greatest asset.
5. We are committed to quality in everything we do.
Brightside is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can be themselves and succeed in the workplace and beyond. Our culture is inclusive to staff and volunteers from all backgrounds, and we provide flexible policies to support their differing needs.
About the role
The chair of the board of trustees (“the Chair”) leads the board’s activities and supports the day-to-day running of the organisation by acting as a sounding board for the senior leadership team. The Chair helps to develop the strategy of the organisation, ensures appropriate governance structures are in place to support the safe, successful delivery of operations together with the safeguarding and wellbeing of staff. The Chair is responsible for the smooth running of the board including the recruitment of new trustees, managing trustee meetings, and acts as a role model in line with our core values.
Key responsibilities
· Provide effective, compassionate, and inclusive leadership of the board
· Ensure high-quality quarterly board meetings are held and recorded
· Line manage the Chief Executive (generally through monthly 1:1 virtual meetings), providing support and constructive challenge to them and their senior leadership team
· Work closely with the Treasurer (likely through monthly 1:1 virtual meetings) to maintain a clear understanding of the organisation’s financial health ensuring that assets are managed appropriately and robust governance practices are in place
· Ensure trustees comply with their duties and the charity is properly governed
· Ensure an appropriate, effective, and representative board of trustees is in place
· Act as a link between the board of trustees and staff
· Work with the Chairs of the subcommittees to ensure delivery of key responsibilities and support to the senior leadership team
· Act as an ambassador for Brightside, promoting its reputation, helping to secure valuable platforms and audiences
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will ideally be a strategic leader, passionate about creating positive futures for young people, and with experience of charity governance.
Key to success in the role is the following:
· Experience in a leadership role
· Knowledge and experience of charity governance
· Excellent communication skills in writing, meetings, and the public forum
· The ability to engage multiple audiences
· Commercial acumen
· Diplomacy with the ability to lead discussions and turn them into clear actions
· Demonstrable experience of leading change and driving growth
· Demonstrable experience of managing diverse opinions
· Experience of successfully developing and implementing an organisational strategy
· Experience of line management
· Passionate about social equity and the power of mentoring
· Committed to helping young people succeed
Desirable:
· Understanding of the social mobility sector and related geo-political climate
· Understanding or experience of digital interventions
· Widely networked in a sector relevant to our work
· Experience of charity fundraising
· Lived experience related to our mission
It’s an exciting time to join us. We have innovations in our technology launching in the coming twelve months that will open up new opportunities as we continue to see social mobility play an important role in cross-party political priorities. We are looking for someone to leverage these opportunities, and help Brightside achieve its potential so, in turn, thousands of young people can achieve theirs.
To apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and expressing your interest.
Deadline: 11.59 on Friday 23 August 2024.
Brightside will be conducting a blind recruitment process where names and genders are removed from the applications before being reviewed for shortlisting.
Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and expressing your interest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Profile – Chair of the Board of Trustees We seek an experienced individual with strong governance skills and strategic ability who is enthusiastic about the invaluable role and impact that volunteers have across all of our communities. Someone who will be an ambassador for Volunteering Matters, who can help us maximise the potential of our programmes and replicate these across the UK and who can help us to grow the organisation. As Chair, your commitment to Volunteering Matters will include chairing Council meetings (usually four a year), an annual trustee strategy session and the Annual General Meeting. We encourage all of our trustees to visit local operations and to meet volunteers and staff to build their understanding of our work and increase their visibility within the organisation. Purpose The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and constructive challenge to the whole Council of Trustees, the Chief Executive and Executive Leadership team.
Principal Responsibilities
• Provide strategic leadership to the organisation and the Council, ensuring that the volunteering and social action mission and vision are delivered.
• Uphold the fundamental values that underpin all activities of the organisation
• Work with the Council and Executive Leadership Team to deliver the strategic plan for the organisation and ensure ongoing monitoring and challenge.
• Ensure collective delivery of the trustee Code of Conduct and Teamship Rules as well as proactively identifying areas of change to grow and develop as a Council and an organisation.
• Have a full understanding of Volunteering Matters’ financial position, and provide scrutiny of accounts with the Finance Committee
• Ensure the trustees represent the charity in a professional manner internally and externally, and live the values of Volunteering Matters
• Where possible, use own networks to raise the profile and increase networks and income to Volunteering Matters
• Develop an effective relationship with the Chief Executive, providing regular support through online and face-to-face contact
• Champion equity, diversity and inclusion within the charity
• Conduct the Trustees and the Chief Executive’s annual appraisals
• Chair all Council meetings, and wider Members’ meetings – ensuring proper governance and record keeping of all decisions. This is a pro bono appointment which brings rewards other than money. All expenses directly incurred in your role as Chair on official business are refundable.
Person Specification You will bring:
• A commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic aims of Volunteering Matters
• A passion for the work of Volunteering Matters
• An enthusiasm and ability for networking, and the capacity to apply this to building relationships on behalf of Volunteering Matters
• Great communication and negotiation skills – ready to apply both internally and externally on behalf of the charity
• A broad knowledge of the civil society space, the issues that affect it
• Experience of championing equity, diversity and inclusion at leadership level
• Either a good knowledge or ability to quickly understand charity finance and governance
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the role
• A willingness to give the necessary time and effort
• A proven track record of sound judgment, effective decision making, and corporate responsibility
• Qualities of integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and effective leadership.
Above all we seek a Chair who can help us raise the profile of Volunteering Matters and support our volunteering and social action mission
Are you passionate about sustainable development and the value of the Commonwealth of Nations in the 21st Century? We invite applications for the role of Chair at the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), a UK-registered international development charity committed to pursuing sustainable solutions for the preservation and use of the planet’s natural resources.
We are looking for an individual with:
- Experience: A proven track record in governing board roles.
- Expertise: Knowledge of financial management, including cash flow and cost control.
- Passion: A genuine commitment to and understanding of sustainable development.
- Global Perspective: Understanding the value of the Commonwealth of Nations in today’s interconnected world.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to connect, network, and engage effectively.
Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a copy of your CV, cover letter and contact details of two references prior to the deadline on 20th November 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Brain Charity is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to provide inclusive leadership as the Chair of the Board of Trustees. This pivotal role involves supporting and challenging the Chief Executive, leading the Board to function cohesively, and serving as an ambassador and public face of the Charity. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, significant leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals with neurological conditions and their families. Join us in championing neurodiversity and advocating for change. For more information, please see the full job description.
Role title: Chair of the Board of Trustees
Remuneration: The role of the Chair is voluntary, although expenses for travel etc may be claimed
Location: The Brain Charity, Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR
Time commitment: Equivalent of approximately 2-4 days per month throughout the year (see below)
Role reports to: The Board of Trustees
Background to The Brain Charity
Life for any of us can change in an instant. Experiencing a road traffic accident, a major stroke or being diagnosed with dementia can happen completely unexpectedly and can change our lives forever.
There are hundreds of different neurological conditions including stroke, brain tumour, brain injury, Alzheimer’s and many rarer ones too.
The Brain Charity offers emotional support, practical help and social activities to anyone with a neurological condition and to their family, friends and carers.
About The Brain Charity
The Brain Charity is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, dedicated to supporting individuals with neurological conditions and their families friends and carers through the provision of information and advice, emotional support services and activities, including through a specialist Neuro Gym on site. The Charity also campaigns for change and champions neurodiversity, in particular through improving workplace neurodiversity.
Governed by a Board of Trustees, the Charity is committed to excellence and leverages the expertise and skills of its Trustees to ensure it remains at the forefront of its field.
Based in Liverpool, The Brain Charity operates locally in the Liverpool City Region but has a significant national impact through its online outreach and support services.
Purpose of the role
The Chair will provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, holding the Board, of which they are part, as well as the Chief Executive and the Executive Team, accountable for the Charity’s mission and vision.
The Chair will support and challenge the Chief Executive as appropriate, leading the Board to operate as a cohesive unit in close collaboration with the Chief Executive and the Executive Team to achieve agreed objectives.
They will also serve as an ambassador and public face of the Charity alongside the Chief Executive.
Key responsibilities
Leadership
· Lead the Board of Trustees in setting and maintaining the vision, mission, and values of the Charity.
· Develop the strategic direction and framework of the Charity in conjunction with the Board and Chief Executive.
· Facilitate the Board in stimulating excellent, well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.
· Support the Trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities to deliver effective governance of the Charity.
· Support the Chief Executive in ensuring the Charity operates within its charitable objectives.
External role
· As required, act as an ambassador and spokesperson for the Charity in stakeholder and media opportunities.
· As required, represent the Charity at external functions, meetings, and events.
Governance
· Oversee the continuing development of the Board.
· Foster constructive relationships with, and between, Trustees and the Executive Team.
· Oversee succession planning as the Charity strives to reflect all relevant skill sets, experience and knowledge within the Board.
· Lead the Board in appropriately delegating to its sub-committees and to its Chief Executive.
Relationship with the Chief Executive and wider Executive Team
· Establish a strong and effective working relationship with the Chief Executive to support them in achieving, whilst also holding them to account in regard to agreed strategic objectives.
· Engage in regular contact with the Chief Executive and other key members of the Executive Team to maintain oversight of the Charity’s affairs.
· Conduct an annual appraisal of the Chief Executive’s performance against objectives.
· Support the Chief Executive in undertaking appropriate and relevant professional development.
Terms of the role
Tenure is reviewed / renewed on a 3 year basis.
For guidance, the Chair of the Board is expected to:
· Attend 10 - 15 meetings per year, comprising 4 Board meetings (quarterly), 1 Board awayday, plus optional/potential sub-committee and/or steering group meetings (quarterly) dependent on skills and interest.
· Represent the organisation at periodic events run by, or in partnership with, the Charity.
· Meetings are generally held in person at The Brain Charity Centre in Liverpool. Our Centre is fully accessible with parking available on site.
Trustees are not paid for carrying out their duties on behalf of Charity; it is a voluntary role. They can however claim reasonable travel expenses in line with our Volunteer Expense Policy.
Person specification
· A commitment to the mission, values & objectives of The Brain Charity – Essential.
· Extensive experience in a leadership role – Essential.
· Ability to provide inclusive strategic leadership and vision - Essential.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Essential
· Experience in governance and working with, or part of, a Board of Trustees - Essential
· Ability to support senior leadership in decision making - Essential.
· Understanding of the challenges facing the charity sector, particularly within health and social care setting, and for neurological conditions – Desirable
Application information
We are an award-winning charity and have received The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given by the Crown to third sector organisations.
If you are passionate about our cause and would like to become part of a vibrant and diverse team, we would love to hear from you.
The Brain Charity prides itself on being an open and diverse place to work and we openly encourage those from minority groups to apply.
Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 2 August 2024.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place early-mid September 2024, with an opportunity for the successful candidate to observe the current Board at its quarterly meeting in October 2024. Date for formal adoption of the post will be agreed by the Board of Trustees thereafter.
An informal conversation, or an opportunity to visit The Charity with the current Chair, another Trustee or the Chief Executive can be arranged upon request.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS Check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity for someone to be involved in the development of our family grantmaking foundation, as we integrate a new generation of family trustees and strengthen our environmental grantmaking to help restore the UK’s rivers and coasts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to help steer Peace Direct in the years ahead. We are looking for someone who cares deeply about the importance of supporting local civil society, who has strong experience of charity governance, and is accustomed to working collaboratively with the CEO and the Senior Leadership Team, and across cultural contexts to build a strong organisation. This is no ordinary Board Chair role. Peace Direct has been at the forefront of thinking about how the international NGO sector needs to transform itself, including how to tackle structural racism. We are looking for a Board Chairperson who will embrace the challenge of leading a Board that will model the changes we hope to see in the wider sector. As part of our commitment to shifting power, we are open to the idea of a co-Chair arrangement, with one Chair based in the Global South/Majority World.
The Chair will lead the Board in its role of ensuring clear strategic direction for PD, compliance with requirements for effective financial and people management, and sound corporate governance in line with PD’s own values and relevant regulatory frameworks. The Chair will also support and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and foster collaborative and constructive engagement within the Board and between the Board and Peace Direct’s management and staff. They should be willing to act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity as part of PD’s external communications efforts. The Chair will also line manage the Chief Executive in line with PD’s HR procedures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Opportunity! We are looking to recruit a new Chair for our thriving Community Centre South London. You will be providing strategic leadership and direction to exiting board members, and our new team of staff.
To be a Chair of an organisation is an exciting and fulfilling role. The most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets.
South Mitcham Community Association SMCA exists to promote voluntary and community action as a means of improving the quality of life for people in London Borough of Merton.
SMCA is a community hub, providing a welcoming place for all residents, irrespective of their circumstances. A place where residents on a low income or requiring services to support them in making healthy lifestyle choices, can go for practical help, guidance, social networking and fun activities. Through our work we seek to promote community cohesion, a sense of pride within the community and increasing levels of perceived neighbourhood safety. Consultation and inclusiveness, together with relevance and affordability are important features of SMCA’s work.
In addition to the general responsibilities duties of the chair include the following.
Providing leadership to the organisation and the board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
Chairing and facilitating board meetings ensuring:
° A balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions.
° Business is dealt with, and decisions made
° Decisions, actions, and deliberations are adequately minuted.
° The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.
·Getting all directors involved in the Board’s work
·Ensuring an effective relationship between:
° The Board and staff/volunteers
° The Board and the external stakeholders/community
° Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented
° Representing the organisation at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
° Planning the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required.
° Setting agendas for board and other general meetings
° Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
° Addressing conflict within the board and within the organisation
Remuneration The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Location: Meetings will be held in the South Mitcham Community Centre
Time commitment: 6 Board meetings per year +1 x AGM.
Skills/Knowledge: We are currently looking for individuals with leadership, decision making skills, governance, and an understanding of the voluntary sector
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the chair should have the following qualities.
· Leadership skills
· Tact and diplomacy
· Good communication and interpersonal skills
· Impartiality, fairness, and the ability to respect confidences
· Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, probity, and corporate governance
· Possesses relevant knowledge
· Has the relevant skills to plan and conduct board meetings effectively
· Takes responsibility for the Board’s composition and development.
It would also be desirable but not essential for the chair/vice-chair to have knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation and a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and other networks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Infection Prevention Society are recruiting a number of voluntary positions to join our Board of Trustees
Our charity is about to begin a period of transformational change. We are in the process of recruiting our first staff-team, and are now looking for additional Trustees to join and work with the Board of Trustees and support our new six-strong team (which will include a CEO).
We are an organisation our new Trustees will be proud to be a part of. Our current Board of Trustees are excited for our future and our members are supportive of the changes to the Society’s management structure. For the past year we have worked closely with our Interim Managing Director and our members, Branches, Special Interest Groups and Business Groups to develop our new strategy - Working together to prevent infection.
The aim of the Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is to inform, promote and sustain evidence-based infection prevention policy and practice to create a health and care system where no person's health and wellbeing is harmed by preventable infection.
Our broad membership includes infection control practitioners, scientists, clinicians and industry experts and we support our members via branches across the UK and Ireland. We deliver educational opportunities to support best practice in infection prevention and control through an annual conference, study days, our academic journal, and research activity. We support our members with a competency framework and credentialing system, international engagement opportunities and product evaluation services for industry.
The Infection Prevention Society has an independent Board of Trustees who are responsible for governance and risk management functions of the society. These include developing long-term strategy, assuring financial stability and compliance with governing documents, and evaluating performance. The Board works with the Management Executive Group (MEG) who are responsible for leading and managing the business activity of the Society.
What are we looking for?
Our new trustees will have skills in one or more of the following areas:
· Strategic leadership
· Charity governance
· Corporate law
· Marketing
· Income generation (such as fundraising from Trusts and Foundation, Corporate partnerships and or educational resources and events)
As a Trustee you will be able to contribute to the work of the society by:
· Shaping the strategic direction
· Making decisions that enhance its influence
· Assuring good governance of the society
We are looking for applicants who really want to make a positive impact on our organisation. They should have strategic vision and good judgement, an ability to think creatively, and willingness to contribute opinions and ideas. A willingness to challenge is also desirable. An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship is desirable although Trustees induction and training would be available. Previous experience as a Trustee is also desirable but not essential. Although the trustee positions are unpaid, reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Trustees induction and training would be available.
The Board of Trustees hold a minimum of four meetings per year and trustees are also expected to attend the Annual General meeting which is held in the autumn.
The IPS values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are inclusive and we believe diversity of thought will help us to achieve our strategy to Work together to prevent infection. We welcome applicants from all groups, in particular those who are internationally educated, and represent the global majority.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12th August 2024
Interviews: date TBC
Role profiles and terms of reference can be found in the application pack
To collaborate with, educate and bring together policy makers / health & care communities to influence and improve evidence-based IPC practice for all
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR NEW TRUSTEES!
We have several trustee vacancies and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic people who want to be part of conversations about developing and leading our future.
Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.We’re based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We’re well-known for our award-winning Teens and Toddlers programme.
In 2023, we launched our new five-year strategy, which entails growing our work so we can meet the needs of more children and young people. Now is an important time for our charity, and we hope that you will want to help us achieve our vision.
As a Power2 trustee you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision of a world where all children and young people – no matter their background or challenges – can thrive and reach their full potential.
We’re particularly seeking to appoint trustees with the following skills or background:
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Chair (please see separate recruitment pack)
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Finance
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Child Safeguarding
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People aged under 25.
A skills audit of our current Board showed that we would benefit from adding to the Board trustees with experience of education leadership, fundraising/income generation, programme impact and evaluation, and HR.
We’re recruiting for potential so learning in the role is expected, and we will support you in this by providing induction and training. We also believe that diverse voices and perspectives are crucial to our decision-making being effective and equitable, and that our Board needs to represent the breadth of our work and the people and communities we work with.
We particularly encourage applications from:
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People from racialised communities
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People who are based in the North West of England
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Disabled people
We’re always looking to recruit people who have lived experiences of the issues we seek to address (as a child, low family income, disengagement with school and learning, poor wellbeing/mental health, care experienced).
We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher.
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Age UK Richmond upon Thames is a local independent charity supporting older people, carers and family members in Richmond upon Thames. We are committed to our mission to provide support to help local older people to live healthier happier and more independent lives.
Age UK Richmond upon Thames are a local partner of the national charity Age UK. This means we operate as an independent charity – responsible for raising our own funds and providing services to meet local need in Richmond upon Thames.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a new Chair of Trustees to join our charity. Our current Chair is due to leave later this year.
Our wide range of highly valued and well utilised services currently include:
· Information & Advice, including support to claim welfare benefits and other financial support.
· Social & wellbeing groups, activities and centres.
· Leadership of the Community Independent Living Service (CILS) Partnership – working with 19 other voluntary sector groups.
· ‘Connect To Tech’ digital skills support.
· Leadership of Dementia Friendly Richmond, working in partnership to make the borough more dementia inclusive.
· Mental Health Peer Support.
· ‘Nightingale’ hospital discharge service.
· Handyperson & gardening.
· Housekeeping.
Our Chief Executive leads a team of around 50 committed staff, supported by around 100 volunteers. We support around 4,000 local older people every year.
Our income is currently around £2.3m a year. However, this includes a local authority contract we manage under which a significant portion is passed to other local charities we work in partnership with. Funding comes from a range of sources including local authority & NHS contracts; grant funders; chargeable services; donations and legacies.
Our board is currently made up of nine trustees, led by the Chair – all bringing different skills and views.
It is an interesting time to be joining us. We are working on developing our ambitious new Strategic Plan for April 2025 onwards – and we are keen to ensure we are responsive to the changing needs of existing and new generations of older people. Rising costs and a more challenging income generation environment is starting to put more pressure on our finances although our current position is relatively stable – and we will need to think about how we adapt. We are also keen to strengthen our local partnerships and further the support for those with dementia and carers.
Our website gives further information about the charity.
We are looking for a dynamic Chair who is committed to improving the lives of vulnerable and isolated older people across Richmond upon Thames. Running a healthy and successful charity requires a strong Board that offers leadership and challenge in a collegiate and positive way and has our beneficiaries at the core of everything they do.
The role of the Chair
The Chair of Trustees leads the board, ensuring that it governs Age UK Richmond effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission. The Chair leads in an inclusive way, supporting the board to work together well, and providing support and challenge to the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity.
This is a voluntary unpaid role. Expenses can be reimbursed.
In addition to all the duties of a trustee, the Chair’s role includes:
· Providing leadership to the board and ensuring that trustees fulfil their responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity.
· Ensuring the board sets a mission, vision, strategy and has the right policies to act in line with its Articles of Association and relevant legislation and that the Board monitors performance, spend and risk.
· Ensuring that the board as a whole works in partnership with executive staff.
· Ensuring good governance, with a systematic, open and fair procedure for the recruitment of trustees, with appropriate induction information and training.
· Ensuring the proper and efficient conduct of board meetings by; chairing trustee meetings effectively, seeking consensus, encouraging participation, taking an active role in ensuring that board agendas are meaningful and reflect the key responsibilities of trustees and that trustees receive timely and accurate information in order to allow the board to discharge its responsibilities.
· Regular meetings with the Chief Executive, to provide support and review performance.
· Ensuring the Chief Executive provides an effective link between the board and staff.
· Attending events and forums when needed to help raise awareness of the charity and its work and support fundraising initiatives.
· Stakeholder engagement locally, and more occasionally regionally / nationally.
The Commitment
The Board of Trustees meet quarterly in person. Board members are asked to commit time to read papers, and to share expertise when needed. Board members are also expected to sit on at least one of two committees that also meet quarterly – Finance & General Purposes and Fundraising & Service Development. The Chair is an ex officio member of both committees.
The Chair will also hold regular meetings with the Chief Executive. The role will also involve representing the organisation at events and attending occasional regional or national Age UK meetings.
Terms of Office
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of two years. Two further terms of three years can follow, up to a maximum of 8 years.
What we are looking for
● Experience of being on a board. You do not need to have been a Chair before however.
● Good understanding of governance and the duties of trusteeship.
● Senior level Health & Social Care and / or voluntary sector background.
● Experience of working with older people desirable.
● A keen sense of strategic purpose.
● An inclusive leadership style - able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.
● The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.
● Excellent communication skills.
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Provide support to help local older people to live healthier, happier and more independent lives.
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