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Vacancy - Chair of the Board of Trustees Barbara Bus Fund, Stanmore
The Barbara Bus Fund is recruiting for a new Chairperson.
The Barbara Bus Fund is a registered charity, which was set up in 1968 to help people who cannot get out or use public transport or an ordinary car, because they have a disability that necessitates full-time use of a wheelchair.
Today the BBF operates a fleet of 16 specially converted vehicles from Stanmore, Aylesbury and North Wales. The BBF is operated by a combination of paid and volunteer staff with head office at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
The role of Chair is a voluntary position with the requirement to commit to one to two days per month, attend online meetings every 6-8 weeks and the AGM. The Chair will lead the Board of Trustees, chair committee meetings and the AGM.
Previous trustee / charity experience is required and the commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Previous experience within the health / care / transport sectors will be a distinct advantage however, other relevant experience and the right attributes will also be considered.
The BBF holds an annual meal to thank the volunteers and staff, and there are other periodic meetings and events throughout the year.
Please see the full Application Pack for further information.
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Twinkleboost CIO equips new parents with the skills they need to support their child’s communication development, so children can have better outcomes in life. We deliver this support in the non-threatening context of a fun; multi-sensory parent and baby class; led by Speech and Language Therapy Assistants. Each week, parents and carers are taught an evidence-based speech and language strategy which is practiced throughout the session. We focus on providing free sessions to families of children living in disadvantaged areas and children with SEND. For almost a decade, Twinkleboost has operated as a CIC and has recently transitioned to a CIO.
What difference will you make?
As Chair of our board you will support our work and strategic direction, supporting the CEO in their role, as well as help us to achieve our Purpose to support families so children can have better outcomes in life. The role of trustee at Twinkleboost is varied and interesting, providing scope to really make a difference.
This may be your first chairing experience, although experience welcomed.
The successful candidate with possess the following personal attributes:
- Flexibility to engage in the operation of the charity
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good independent judgement
Duties and Responsibilities
As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will:
- be committed to the purpose and values of Twinkleboost CIO.
- work with the other trustees to implement and deliver the Strategic Plan.
- lead board meetings, ensuring that trustees have the information and time they need to explore issues and make decisions while ensuring meetings are inclusive and well-organized.
- ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- contribute to the running of Twinkleboost CIO and supporting the CEO in their role.
- prepare for, and attend, trustee and committee meetings.
- maintain confidentiality on sensitive and confidential information.
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Barnsley Hospice is seeking a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to work in partnership with the CEO, provide leadership to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and ensure that the hospice delivers its mission, vision and core values.
What will you be doing?
The Role
The role of the Chair of the Board is, in addition to sitting as a trustee, to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, 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 of Trustees 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.
The Organisation
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life- limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and neurodivergent candidates, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions and who has the vision and commitment to continue to take us beyond outstanding. The knowledge and skills required are:
- A broad knowledge of the health and charity sectors and current issues affecting them.
- Understanding the needs of the Barnsley community.
- A broad understanding of charity finance issues
- Good understanding of charity governance issues
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
What difference will you make?
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will work in partnership with the CEO, provide leadership to the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team, and ensure that the hospice delivers its mission, vision and core values.
Time Commitment
The time commitment is likely to be a minimum of 30 days per annum, and this may increase from time to time.
Before you apply
Please explain your interest in Barnsley Hospice and how your skills and experience reflect the person specification for the role.
Key Dates:
- The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 30 August 2024.
- The shortlist of candidates will be determined the following week.
- Selected candidates will have the opportunity to have informal discussions with the current Chair week commencing 9 September 2024.
- Panel interviews will take place week commencing 16 September 2024.
- The successful candidate will be invited to attend their first Board Meeting on 13 November 2024.
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YOUTH LINK NETWORKS is a UK registered charity with projects currently in Uganda. It has a mission to deliver sustainable initiatives that alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities across Africa and the Caribbean. The organization implements projects focused on education, skills training, and healthcare, acting as a resource for young people to develop their skills, create employment opportunities, and advance their education. YOUTH LINK NETWORKS aims to create a global network of young people to inspire social and economic progression in their respective countries.
Role Description
This is a volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees role at YOUTH LINK NETWORKS, with the flexibility for some remote work. The Chair of the Board of Trustees will be responsible for overseeing the organization's strategic direction, providing leadership to the Board, ensuring effective governance, and representing the organization externally. This is a hybrid role, primarily located in the London Area, United Kingdom, with the option for some remote work.
Qualifications
- Skills in Charities, Finance, and Business Planning
- Experience in Strategic Planning and Corporate Governance
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Knowledge of fundraising and grant-writing processes
- Experience in the non-profit sector is a plus
- Previous board or governance experience
This is an exciting time to join us as we move into a new season of change and strategic planning to achieve our goal. As the appointed chair, you’ll lead the board, so expected to attend and chair all the annual meetings which take place once a quarter (4 times a year - March, June, September, December).
To apply, please send a CV with cover letter explaining why you should be considered for this role.
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GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a new Chair to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The Chair role provides leadership to the organisation and the Trustee board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to ensure that GSTTKPA moves forward and continues to benefit kidney patients in the future.
The Chair will also need to set the strategy for the charity for the next few years which is vital for ensuring that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the new post holder must understand that all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that the Chair and the other Trustees must always act as a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, the new Chair must have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
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CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ABOUT SMART WORKS
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 63% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives. The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading and Leeds.
Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 30,000 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In April 2022, Smart Works launched a new Three-Year Plan that will see the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we will grow our existing centres and open new centres in areas of need.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
ABOUT SMART WORKS SCOTLAND
Since opening its doors in 2014, Smart Works Scotland has supported over 2,500 unemployed women who need help getting into work.
Smart Works Scotland has established itself as a leading women’s charity within Scotland and operates from two centres, in Glasgow and Edinburgh. It is a fast paced, collaborative environment with a dynamic team and ambitious local plans. All who work here describe it as being hugely fun and rewarding, with opportunities to make a life-changing difference to the women we support.
Meaningful partnerships have been developed and nurtured with fellow charities and organisations which refer women to Smart Works, as well as with a variety of businesses that support the charity.
Over the past 10 years, a dynamic calendar filled with a variety of engaging fundraising activities has been developed to support the work of the charity, with income generated through grants from trusts and foundations, community events and partnership working. Our growth has been driven by an experienced Board of Trustees, dedicated staff team of 8 and our community of 100 volunteers. The Smart Works community is well established in both Glasgow and Edinburgh and the team are excited at the amazing possibilities that exist to continue to reach more and more women across Scotland in need of our service.
Our current Chair who set up the charity all those years ago, has decided that now is the right time to recruit a new Chair who can build on her amazing legacy and steer the charity through its next phase of growth. The need for our service has never been greater and with the momentum that has been built over the years, the Charity is well poised to go from strength to strength.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The operation and success of Smart Works Scotland is overseen by a passionate and dedicated Board of Trustees, which is led by the Chair of the Board.
Working closely with their Board, the Chair is responsible for the direction, financial stability and governance of Smart Works Scotland. A key accountability will be to oversee the successful delivery of the fundraising strategy and ensure the UK-wide Smart Works strategy is effectively brought to life in the Scotland.
A key part in achieving this will be leveraging networks to raise the profile of the charity and motivating others to join the Smart Works community as volunteers, ambassadors and donors.
The successful candidate will provide mentorship to the eight members of staff and cultivate a supportive environment where the team can thrive and deliver outstanding results. The role holder will also participate in national Smart Works forums alongside other Smart Works Chairs.
The role is perfect for an experienced and purposeful leader who is passionate about supporting women to transform their lives, and wants to use their skills, professional network and experience for good.
It is a voluntary position, with reasonable travel costs and expenses being covered.
If you share our values, are deeply committed to our mission and have the leadership experience to help us deliver our ambitions, we’d love to hear from you.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
The Chair position is a central leadership role within the charity, with the successful candidate drawing on their skills and experience to ensure Smart Works succeeds. We are eager to hear from anyone who is passionate about our service, has time to give and feels able to lead Smart Works Scotland through the next chapter of growth. We have included a list below to guide potential applicants, with the successful candidate likely being able to demonstrate the following:
Experienced people leader, with a strong record of motivating a team, delivering results and building good working relationships.
A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making, with experience on a Board preferable but not essential.
Sound understanding of governance and compliance requirements in the third sector
Passion for the Smart Works mission and improving opportunities for unemployed women in Scotland.
Willingness to engage existing professional network(s) across Scotland to further the work of the charity.
Enthusiastic about fundraising and committed to ensuring Smart Works Scotland has the funds it needs to succeed.
Invested in the wider success of Smart Works across the UK, actively contributing to group-wide discussions and decision making.
Embody the values of Smart Works, with a commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and diversity, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Time to give to this voluntary, unpaid role, with capacity to champion our work and lead the charity through a period of growth.
The current Chair gives an average of a day a week to Smart Works. It is expected the new Chair would commit at least a day a week, with more time being given at busier times of the year. This time can be fitted around other commitments.
“Over the last 10 years, Smart Works has grown from an idea and a passion to support unemployed women into work, into a dynamic and successful charity, transforming the lives of women and communities across the UK. The need for our services and support has never been greater and the new Chair will have a key role to play in ensuring that Smart Works Scotland continues to deliver our ambitious targets for growth, whilst ensuring that we meet and exceed the expectations of our clients. Smart Works Scotland is a unique organisation, driven by our passion and commitment to support more women into work through coaching, career advice and confidence building. The role of Chair is hugely rewarding, challenging and enjoyable in equal measure”. Maggie Darling, Chair of Smart Works Scotland
LEARN MORE & APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit a CV and a short cover letter outlining why you want to become the Chair of Smart Works Scotland, via our recruitment portal here. Your application should be addressed to the Smart Works Scotland Board of Trustees.
The closing date for this position is Friday 30th August with interviews likely to take place in early September.
We strongly encourage candidates to organise an informal conversation with Rosemary Ashworth, Chief Operating Officer of Smart Works Charity before submitting an application. This will allow potential candidates to understand more about the Charity and the role. Please find Rosemary's email address in the job pack on our website.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.
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Role Summary:
The Chair of the Board of Trustees will provide strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organization remains aligned with its mission to support and advocate for LGBTQ+ Muslims. The Chair will guide the Board of Trustees in effective governance and act as an ambassador for the charity within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Governance:
- Provide leadership to the Board, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity.
- Oversee the Board of Trustees’ operation, ensuring its members work collaboratively and effectively.
- Ensure the charity complies with its constitution, governing documents, charity law, and other relevant legislation/regulations.
- Strategy and Planning:
- Lead the development and implementation of the charity’s annual strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the needs of LGBTQ+ Muslims.
- Write the annual report outlining Hidayah’s impact and achievements
- Work with the Board of Trustees to ensure that strategic objectives are effectively executed and serve the community
- Write and develop a portfolio of policies to ensure the smooth running of Hidayah
- Board of Trustees Management:
- Chair monthly Board meetings effectively, ensuring decisions are taken in a timely manner and that actions are followed up.
- Facilitate a positive and inclusive Board culture where diverse viewpoints are encouraged and respected.
- Manage all volunteers taken on by Hidayah
- Advocacy and Representation:
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, promoting its work within both the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and to a wider audience.
- Represent the charity at key events, meetings, and functions, and develop relationships with key stakeholders and partners.
- Financial Oversight:
- Oversee the charity’s financial health, ensuring it operates within its means and maintains proper financial control and accountability.
- Work with the Treasurer and the finance team to ensure the Board of Trustees receives accurate and timely financial information.
- Act as a signatory for Hidayah’s bank account and financial operations.
- To seek out partnerships, sponsors and endorsements from individuals and organisations.
- Risk Management:
- Ensure appropriate risk management policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
- Regularly review and address potential risks to the charity’s operations and reputation.
Person Specification:
Essential:
- Demonstrable experience in a leadership role within a charity, non-profit, or similar organization.
- Strong understanding of governance best practices and charity law.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
- Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing budgets and financial planning.
- Passion for the charity’s mission and commitment to its values, with a deep understanding of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Muslims.
Desirable:
- Previous experience as a Chair or in a senior non-executive role.
- Experience in fundraising and development activities.
- Established network within the Muslim and LGBTQ+ communities and among relevant stakeholders.
Terms of Appointment:
- The Chair will be appointed for an initial term of 3 years, which may be renewed for a further term(s).
- This is a voluntary position; however, expenses incurred in fulfilling the role will be reimbursed as approved by the Board of Trustees in line with Hidayah’s policies.
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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Vacancy: Chair of Trustees for Anawim
Are you passionate about issues affecting women and want to work to make a real difference to the community? Anawim – Birmingham’s Centre for Women - is looking for an inspiring and dynamic individual to join us as the Chair of Trustees.
About Anawim:
Anawim is a Birmingham charity committed to working with and for women. We offer gender-responsive and trauma-informed support, to enable women to reach their potential. We do this through wraparound services including long-term specialist provisions alongside other practical resources, both in the community and in prison. Our vision is for a world where women and girls are safe, free, valued, and empowered members of society. We are based in a diverse area and seek to represent the women we work with.
Role: Chair of Trustees
As the Chair of Trustees, you will be pivotal in guiding Anawim’s strategic direction and ensuring we achieve our goals. You will lead our Board of Trustees, working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the senior leadership team to provide strong governance, oversight, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead and inspire the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities.
· Ensure the charity is compliant with all legal and regulatory requirements.
· Support the CEO and senior management in delivering Anawim’s strategic objectives.
· Foster a collaborative and inclusive board culture.
· Act as an ambassador for Anawim, promoting our work and expanding our network of supporters and partners.
· Oversee the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
· Proven experience in a leadership role, ideally within the charitable or public sector.
· Strong understanding of governance, finance, and strategic planning.
· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
· Passion for women’s rights and social justice.
· Ability to commit time to attend board meetings and events and provide guidance as needed.
Why Join Anawim?
· Be part of a transformative organisation that makes a real impact in women's lives.
· Work with a dedicated and passionate team of staff and volunteers.
· Lead an organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive community.
· Develop and share your expertise while contributing to meaningful change.
A world where women are safe, free, valued and equal members of society.
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Barnsley Hospice is seeking to recruit a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to work in partnership with the CEO, to provide leadership to the Board of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team, to ensure that the hospice delivers its mission, vision and core values.
The Organisation
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life- limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and neurodivergent candidates, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
The Role
The role of the Chair of the Board is, in addition to sitting as a trustee, to provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees, 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 of Trustees 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.
The Person
We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions and who has the vision and commitment to continue to take us beyond outstanding. The knowledge and skills required are:
- A broad knowledge of the health and charity sectors and current issues affecting them.
- Understanding the needs of the Barnsley community.
- A broad understanding of charity finance issues
- Good understanding of charity governance issues
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
The full person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack
Timescales
Shortlisting will take place in the week commencing 16 September.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will have the opportunity to have an informal discussion with the current Chair of the Board in the week commencing 23 September.
Panel interviews are due to take place in the week commencing 30 September - TBC
Closing date: 13 Spetember 2024.
Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter, where you'll be invited to explain your interest in Barnsley Hospice and how your skills and experience reflect the person specification for the role.
Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Essential criteria can be found in the job description and person specification for the role. If you require any accessibility adjustments, please contact a member of the HR team at humanresources at barnsley-hospice. org.
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Aurora Nexus is a fast growing, innovative and forward-thinking health and social care charity, supporting individuals with Autism and Learning disabilities. The Charity is at a pivotal moment in its growth and development, with a new strategy being developed for launch in April 2025.
We are excited to be recruiting a new chair and new trustees to join our creative and committed small group of trustees and newly structured executive team, in leading the charity through a truly exciting time of growth and development.
As Chair you will be pivotal in Aurora-Nexus delivering its Strategy, Core values and objectives. You will work closely with the CEO, as both a leader, and providing support and guidance where needed, to ensure the safe and effective day to day delivery of the charities strategic and operational objectives. You will also be responsible for chairing the Board, leading with trustees in setting the course for the organisation’s values and how it delivers safely and sustainably against its charitable mission.
You will be an ambassador and advocate for the work carried out across Aurora Nexus, using your own skills, knowledge and experience to both promote and support its work.
Principal Responsibilities
As a Trustee and along with the Board of Trustees;
You will have overall responsibility for the charity and are responsible for making sure it’s doing what it was set up to do.
· You will lead the charity and decide how it is run. Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact on people’s lives.
· You will use your skills and experience to support the Charity and help them achieve their aims.
· You will ensure the Charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit.
· You will comply with the Charity’s governing document and the law.
· You will act in the Charity’s best interests.
· You will manage aurora nexus the Charity responsibly.
· You will act with reasonable care and skill.
· You will ensure the Charity is accountable.
· You will support the strategy in areas of Marketing/Fundraising, IT/Process, Legal/Regulation or social care knowledge.
Governance
· Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way for the Charity.
· Encourage positive change where appropriate.
· Work within any agreed policies adopted by the charity.
· Ensure that the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks without the charity becoming risk averse.
· To ensure that the charity has a satisfactory system for holding properties and other assets and ensure that moneys are invested to the maximum benefit of the charity, within the constraints of the law and ethical and other policies laid down by the board.
External Relations
· Act as an ambassador for the charity.
· Represent the charity at external functions, meetings and events.
· Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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With our current Chair, Dame Rosemary Squire, stepping down at the end of her term in January 2025, we are now seeking an inspirational and experienced leader to steer and drive the Board and Executive, increasing our output successfully and ensuring our sustainability.
Mountview is a vibrant organisation where exceptional young people achieve extraordinary things. Our new Chair will have extensive experience/interest in Higher Education and a passion for the performing arts, specifically theatre, television and film. They will be interested in young people and drama training and will be committed to making Mountview one of the most successful, diverse and respected conservatoires in the UK and internationally.
Our new Chair will share our commitment to diversity, help us to continue our increasing brand recognition and to fundraise effectively, while ensuring that we have a strong Board of dynamic and engaged Trustees. They will help us nurture our strong partnership with the London Borough of Southwark and support our local commitments. They will ensure that our courses remain at the forefront of drama training, challenging the status quo whilst providing for the industry’s long-term needs.
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The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
Location: Cardiff / Swansea
Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a registered charity with offices in Swansea and Cardiff. ASC provides statutory independent mental health and mental capacity advocacy across much of South Wales, currently employs 45 staff and has an annual turnover of £2.5m.
This is a non-salaried position however expenses are paid.
The Charity Commissions 6 key duties of a Charity Trustee: -
- Ensure the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit
- Comply with the Charity's governing document and the law
- Act in the Charity's best interests
- Manage the Charity's resources responsibly
- Act with reasonable care and skill
- Ensure that the Charity is accountable
With respect to the above, you will be expected to play an important role in the governance of the organisation, the maintenance of a vital and healthy organisational culture and the business development of the organisation as a whole in a highly competitive specialist field.
Mae Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) yn elusen gofrestredig a chanddi swyddfeydd yn Abertawe a Chaerdydd. Mae ASC yn darparu eiriolaeth statudol annibynnol ym maes iechyd meddl a chapasiti meddl, a hynny dros ardal eang o dde Cymru; ar hyn o bryd mae'r elusen yn cyflogi 45 o staff ac mae ei throsiant blynyddol yn £2.5m.
Swydd ddi-gyflog yw hon, ond telir costau.
Chwe dyletswydd allweddol y Comisiwn Elusennau parthed Ymddiriedolwr Elusen:
- Sichau bod yr Elusen yn cyflawni ei dibenion er budd y cyhoedd
- Cydymffurfio a dogfen lywodraethol yr Elusen a'r gyfraith
- Gweithredu er lles gorau'r Elusen
- Rheoli adnoddau'r Elusen mewn modd cyfrifol
- Gweithredu gyda gofal a sgil rhesymol
- Sicrhau bod yr Elusen yn atebol
Yng nghyd-destun yr uchod, disgwylir i chi chwarae rôl bwysig yn nhrefn lywodraethu'r sefydliad, cynnal diwylliant sefydliadol hanfodol ac iach, a datblygu busnes y sefydliad yn ei gyfanwydd mewn maes arbenigol a hynod gystadleuol.
Do you have the vision, entrepreneurial flair and people skills to lead a popular and successful community-managed library and village hub into the next stage of its evolution?
If so, the Buckby Library & Hub charity needs you.
We are seeking a new Chair to the Board of Trustees to help us maximise the potential of our premises in the heart of Long Buckby and our people resources – including a current team of four trustees, around 50 volunteers, and a part-time, paid manager – to set us on a trajectory to long-term financial sustainability.
If you would like more information about the role and Buckby Library & Hub and an application form, please contact us. The deadline for applications is Sunday 15th September. Interviews will take place in October.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.