Chair And Trustees Volunteer Roles

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.

Action Syria works with local partners to make sure Syrian communities have the medical care and education they need, every day, and when emergencies strike. Our vision is one where Syrians can build their lives with health, opportunity and hope. Action Syria is looking for a new Board Chair to lead our dedicated and skilled Board of Trustees. Alongside the typical qualities expected for the role, the following areas of expertise are sought in particular: fundraising & networking.

The new Board Chair will play an instrumental role in supporting Action Syria’s growth for the remainder of the organisation’s three-year strategy (2023-2026) and beyond. This is a very exciting time to join and shape the organisation to ensure maximum impact on Syrians affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disaster.

Job title: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Term of office: Up to three terms of three years. There will be a three-month trustee probation period following appointment.

Remuneration: Unremunerated. Out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of duties may be claimed.

Time commitment: At least 2 days/month. The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, and meet four times a year in London, with the occasional ad hoc call, as required, in between.

How to apply:

If you would like to receive an Information Pack on how to apply, please send a CV in confidence to Nick Shanks at Harris Hill via the apply button

For an informal and confidential conversation about the position, please contact Nick at the above address with your contact details, and suitable times to chat.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th August 2024

Both Action Syria and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

About ESRA

We help people in East Sussex to live free from addiction and follow an abstinence base programme. Our recovery hub is run by staff with lived experience and volunteers, most of who are in recovery themselves. We provide a range of health and well-being services that are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of local people in recovery.

The Chair will play a key role in the strategic direction of ESRA and support the Board with their leadership skills.

What will you be doing?

The Chair will hold the Board and Senior Management Team to account for ESRA’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.

The Chair will also support the CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives.

Main Responsibilities of the Chair

• Strategic leadership
• Governance
• External Relations
• Efficiency and Effectiveness
• Relationship with the CEO

Please request a copy of the candidate pack for a full list of responsibilities

What are we looking for?

We are interested in an individual who brings the following: 

• Have commitment to the mission and values of ESRA
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
• Show willingness to devote the necessary time and effort for the role
• Strong inter-personal, networking and relationship building abilities
• Someone with existing charity experience, for example either on a charity Board, or a CEO of a charity
• Experience of working in drug and alcohol services is desirable

We warmly welcome candidates from a range of cultures, backgrounds, contexts, ages and experience. We would also love to hear from candidates with lived experience of addiction. We strongly value the contribution that people with these characteristics will bring to our Board discussions.

What difference will you make?

This is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to help ensure that the charity continues to provide its valuable services, to empower people in East Sussex to live free from addiction.

Time Commitment and Location

• The Board currently meets quarterly
• There is an away day once a year
• Ad hoc communication in between Board meetings with the CEO.
• This can be a hybrid role, so the new Chair doesn’t necessarily need to be based in Hastings

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. 

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.

Be part of an exciting and visionary team as Chair of Arnolfini Arts. Guide one of Bristol’s leading contemporary arts centres into its next chapter. Lead strategic vision, foster community connections, and champion diverse artistic expression. Join them in shaping a vibrant cultural future.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Wednesday 4th September 2024

Location: Bristol

About Arnolfini Arts

Arnolfini Arts is a prominent contemporary arts centre located in the heart of Bristol, UK. Founded in 1961 by Jeremy Rees, it has grown from a small gallery space into one of Europe’s leading centres for contemporary arts. Named after Jan van Eyck’s famous painting, “The Arnolfini Portrait,” the centre embodies a deep commitment to artistic innovation, community engagement, and cultural enrichment.

Arnolfini Arts is a beacon of contemporary culture, offering a dynamic and inclusive space for artistic exploration and public engagement. Its rich history, innovative programming, and deep community ties make it a cornerstone of the arts in Bristol and beyond.

As it continues to evolve, Arnolfini’s dedication to fostering creativity and dialogue ensures it will remain at the forefront of the contemporary arts for years to come.

About the role

At the helm of the Arnolfini Arts, your role will be to steer the Board of Trustees in providing clear strategic direction and robust governance. Your leadership will ensure that the Board functions effectively and adheres to the highest standards of governance practices. A crucial part of your responsibilities will be fostering a close, collaborative relationship with the interim director and the team, guiding the Board through renewal and transformation as Arnolfini embarks on its next chapter.

You will be pivotal in shaping and executing Arnolfini’s strategic vision. By working closely with the Board, the Executive Team, and key stakeholders, you will help develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan. Your efforts will propel the organisation towards its vision, ensuring that all activities align with its mission and core values.

Who we are looking for

You bring a wealth of experience from senior leadership or governance roles within complex organisations, ideally within the arts, culture, or not for profit sectors.

Your deep understanding of governance is complemented by a proven track record in effectively chairing boards or committees. You will maintain accountability and transparency at all levels, fostering a culture of integrity and trust within Arnolfini Arts.

With a solid grasp of financial management, you will have substantial experience overseeing budgets, financial planning, and risk management.

Your experience supporting fundraising activities is marked by a keen ability to identify new funding opportunities and effectively engage with donors and sponsors. You will play a key role in securing the resources necessary to advance Arnolfini Arts’ initiatives and goals.

Your genuine passion for contemporary arts and culture will inform your understanding and fuel your engagement. You understand the profound impact of arts organisations such as Arnolfini Arts on community development and placemaking. This, coupled with your knowledge of the creative sector and your business acumen, positions you to effectively lead and support the organisation’s artistic and strategic endeavours.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills enable you to inspire, influence, and engage with an array of audiences.

Finally, you will be ready and willing to devote the necessary time and effort to fulfill the responsibilities of your role of 3-4 days per month.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 4th September 2024.

The Organisation

Victim Support is an independent charity. We are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation. Our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
We provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.
Our services help people affected by all types of crime and we provide free confidential support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people affected by crime and traumatic events — regardless of whether they have reported the crime to the police or when it occurred.
Most of our services are delivered locally through skilled staff and volunteers who are deeply rooted in their communities. We adapt our services to meet local need and pride ourselves on being responsive to local demands. These services are closely linked into the National Homicide Service providing a dedicated, comprehensive service for those bereaved by murder and manslaughter and our national Supportline.
We are an independent charity, and our unrivalled national overview gives us the ability to share best practice and innovate in our services as well as champion victims’ rights from a strong evidence base.

More information about Victim Support can be found on our website.

The Role

The role of the Chair is, in addition to sitting as a trustee, to provide leadership and direction to the Charity’s Board, guiding and supporting Trustees in fulfilling their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. This includes strategic planning; risk/opportunity management; ensuring that the Board operates within its charitable objectives; adhering to the Articles of Association; and ensuring the sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

Person specification

• Have a strong commitment to the work of VS.
• Good, independent judgement.
• Support relationships between Board and the Chief Executive and senior leadership team, including mentoring and constructive challenge.
• An ability to think creatively.
• A willingness to speak your mind, but listen with respect to the views of others.
• Our Chair will need to:
• Lead the Board of Directors to ensure that Victim Support is an effective charity that delivers support for victims and brings change through their voice.
• Chair meetings effectively, promoting a transparent and open culture while ensuring that clear decisions are reached and appropriately recorded.
• Meet regularly with the CEO and support, motivate and constructively challenge them including leading their annual performance appraisal.
• Have a sound understanding of the obligations of acting as a Trustee.
• Review board structures, skills and committees.
• Act as ambassador for the cause and the Charity, representing the charity (where appropriate) at key meetings and events.
• Be able to drive awareness of the charity to relevant stakeholders, including the public, relevant government departments and the wider victim support sector.

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:

• An up to date CV, no longer than two A4 pages with details of two referees (we will not contact them without your prior permission).
• A supporting statement, no longer than two A4 pages which address: a)how your skills, experience and personal qualities meet our requirements; b) demonstrate an understanding of risks and opportunities facing the charity and c) your thoughts on how you would support the charity to implement its five year strategy.

All applications should be sent to Trustees Unlimited - see website.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, alternatively please contact Melissa Baxter:

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd September 2024
Interviews with Victim Support: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th September with an opportunity to meet key stakeholders during the previous week.
VS may also wish to hold second interviews.

While not essential, we particularly encourage applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented on our Board, including those from LGBTQ+ communities, diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are seeking a collaborative new Trustee that can be a champion and guide for Bucks Culture as it evolves from a fledgling charity into its next phase. 

Buckinghamshire Culture has two Chairs at the same time, who share the role and jointly support our Director, by joining us you would be entering into a partnership with our charity and our other Co-Chair. 

As Chair of Buckinghamshire Culture for three years from Autumn 2024, activities would include:

· Being a champion for culture in Buckinghamshire, the Buckinghamshire Cultural Partnership, the and resulting projects/programmes;

· Defining and articulating the Buckinghamshire Culture vision, acting as an ambassador and maintaining close relationships with key decision makers at a local, regional and national level;

· Ensuring an effective and appropriate model of governance for the charity that is fully compliant with governance requirements;

· Supporting the Director and staff of Buckinghamshire Culture, providing strategic leadership, support and challenge;

· Chairing the Board of Buckinghamshire Culture effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process;

· Advocating for and championing the Buckinghamshire Cultural Strategy;

· Ensuring that the Board of Buckinghamshire Culture fulfil their duties and responsibilities and work together to provide a clear strategic direction;

· Ensuring, with the Director, that the Board of Buckinghamshire Culture are provided with  information so that they are able to fulfil their duties, including being  able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks;

· Developing the knowledge and capability of the Board of Buckinghamshire Culture, addressing and resolving any conflicts, and appraising the Board’s performance;

· Driving forward planning and a fundraising strategy to enable a sustainable future for  Buckinghamshire Culture;

· Representing the Buckinghamshire Culture at external functions, meetings and events;

· Addressing any potential conflicts within the Partnership and with external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Qualified by experience, the Chair is likely to have/have had a role(s) at a senior decision-making level in other relevant organisations, and ideally will have been a Board member.  They will have;

· A passion for culture and creativity and the transformative role it can play in people’s lives;

· Commitment to the purpose and values of Buckinghamshire Culture and the role of culture for societal good;

· Proven and demonstrable leadership skills;

· Enthusiasm, integrity, strategic vision and good independent judgement;

· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Chair;

· An ability to take strong decisions for the good of Buckinghamshire Culture;

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

· Tact and diplomacy;

· Willingness to speak their mind as well as listen to the views of others;

· An ability to work effectively as a member of a team of experienced and independent individuals giving their time as Trustees.

Euro Youth Mental Health is Recruiting for a Chair of our Trustee Board. Euro Youth Mental Health is Europe’s first and only youth mental health focussed non-profit. Run by passionate and enthusiastic volunteers who share their expertise and experiences to improve the mental health support young people get across Europe.

We act in order to create a Europe that enables young people not only to access support and talk more openly about their mental health and well-being but to be empowered to have their voice heard in the promotion of mental health and prevention of the impact of mental ill- health.

As Chair of the board, you will have an exciting opportunity to support us in our next steps. We are looking for anyone who has a passion for youth work and mental health.

Please find our most recent strategic aims etc presented here.
 

 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

Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high-quality art in Kent and Medway. As we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board, alongside new trustees including those living with dementia. 

Who are we looking for?

In conducting a wide search, we’re hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don’t see yourself represented here, please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop. 

• Do you have experience of working in or supporting larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
• Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
• Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis? 
• Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?

Length of service: This is typically an initial three-year appointment; you may choose to stand down or be re-appointed after this time.

Time commitment: There is a board meeting each quarter, one of which is also our AGM. We’d anticipate contact between meetings, typically via email. We will also have an annual away day.

Recompense: This is a voluntary position; Bright Shadow reimburses expenses incurred whilst carrying out trustee duties.

Personal development: Training, support, and mentoring are available to all trustees.

Key responsibilities as a trustee: 

• Champion the values and work of Bright Shadow, including but not limited to our position as a disability equality driven, anti-racist organisation
• Ensure that Bright Shadow pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governing document, and does so complying with relevant charity law
• Ensure that Bright Shadow runs well, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
• Ensure our financial stability through good governance
• Bring strategic influencing skills and contacts

And additionally, as Chair: 

• Provide leadership to the organisation and the board 
• Chair and facilitate board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive 
• Support the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
• Represent Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate 
• Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making 

What’s next?

One or both of the following steps may be useful to you:

1. Reach out to us for more info and to arrange an informal conversation.
2. Arrange to come along to a Zest session, and get to know more about our work

To apply, please send in your CV with a covering note about your interest, and whether you would like to be considered as a trustee, or as Chair.

We will review interest and interview as appropriate on a rolling basis; we intend to invite shortlisted candidates to our next board meeting in October 2024.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

The Love Music Trust, Hub Lead Organisation (HLO) of the Cheshire and Wirral Music Hub, is looking for an Independent Chair of Board of Trustees, who has a passion for improving the lives of children and young people through music.  The creation of the new Cheshire & Wirral Hub Area and appointment of the Love Music Trust as HLO, offers an exciting and fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to help shape the delivery of music education in the area.

The Love Music Trust is based in Sandbach, Cheshire with Board meetings held online. There are typicaly 6 meetings per year lasting 1-2 hours.

The Board provides strategic leadership and oversight of the development, planning and delivery, via a Local Music Education Plan for Cheshire & Wirral, of the National Plan for Music Education – The Power of Music to Change Lives; January 2023 

Foundations is generating and championing actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships. Could you lead this work as their new Chair?

Location: London

Time commitment: 1-2 days per month

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 19th August

Who we are.

Foundations was formed in December 2022 when The Early Intervention Foundation (EIF) and What Works for Children’s Social Care (WWCSC) formally merged, bringing together two sister organisations with a shared mission to use high-quality evidence to improve the lives of vulnerable children.

Foundations reflects the best of the two previous charities and focuses on providing support at the earliest possible stage, remaining deeply rooted in children’s social care practice. By bringing together the talents of both organisations, they have created a unified new team focused on delivering an exciting new strategy.

Over the next five years, Foundations will prioritise five major themes, with an eye always on generating actionable findings that can shape and improve services. These five areas are:

• Supporting parenting
• Strengthening family networks
• Domestic abuse
• Relationships for care experienced people and the service and practice models that underpin all of this
• Service and practice models

This strategy means that Foundations will make long-term investments to find out what works in these fields, focusing on depth over breadth.

Who we are looking for.

The Chair is central to Foundations’s work. They will lead the Board and Chief Executive to ensure Foundations is a high-impact charity, able to generate and champion actionable evidence that improves services to support family relationships for the most vulnerable children.

Foundations need a chair adept at forming and maintaining positive connections and networks in support of the work. The new Chair will be equally at home in conversation with families and frontline services as with the media, funders, or government.

The Chair needs to nurture a light-process, high-impact culture for an organisation increasingly focused and determined to generate actionable evidence about what works.

Foundations’s Chair will:

• Ensure the charity delivers the strategy that Trustees are committed to and that there is continuity in delivering a high-performance culture.
• Lead Trustees in holding the executive team to account for the charity’s mission, providing support and challenge.
• Act as a spokesperson and ambassador – representing Foundations where needed in meetings with central government officials and Ministers, chairing events and developing relationships with people who can help us achieve our impact.
• Review objectives and key results for the Chief Executive, providing coaching support, feeding back on their performance and leading on Chief Executive recruitment if there is a vacancy.
• Facilitate Trustees to actively participate, share divergent views and reach decisions as part of the organisation’s governance. Ensure that the business of Board committees is performed well by respective committee chairs.
• Chair meetings of the Board so they are conducted efficiently and effectively, ensuring that the charity is properly governed.
• Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to ensure the sound financial health of the charity and that the Board’s performance is best serving the impact Foundations is working to achieve.

The new Chair will have:

• Deep interest and personal commitment to improving the quality of foundational relationships for the most vulnerable children.
• Knowledge of the political and policy context of early intervention and children’s social care.
• Extensive experience successfully leading an organisation in a relevant field, with the ability to share this experience as a coach and mentor.
• Act as a prominent and credible public voice for a field of social policy or research and a persuasive champion for causes.
•  Experience of contributing to a high-performing board and organisational governance, recognising the boundary between the role of trustees and an executive team.
• Understanding of the financial, structural, and people dimensions of leading an organisation and a commitment to a culture of excellent performance.
• Familiarity with What Works Centres and a commitment to high-quality impact evaluations, and the important role of Randomised Controlled Trials.
• Ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders across a wide range of organisations, including government, to secure sustainable funding.
• Demonstrable experience of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 19th August

CHAIR- CPRE HERTFORDSHIRE

CPRE Hertforshire is a well-regarded environmental charity, dedicated to protecting, promoting and enhancing the Hertfordshire countryside.

You will help make a real difference with regard to the issues facing the local countryside. Your ideas and energy will help advocate for positive solutions, promote campaigns, and increase the charity's voice and reach to new audiences.

As Chair you’ll provide leadership to the Board of Trustees, an excellent team with a broad range of experience, and you’ll guide the future strategy, direction and development of the charity.

You will need to live in Hertfordshire and share our passion for the local countryside.