Chair Of The Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles

We are looking for talented individuals to join the Board of Trustees at the Ecology Centre; an inclusive, community-led charity in Kinghorn, Fife that connects people with nature for the benefit of both.

Along with our existing, dedicated Board of Trustees, you will help to drive the present and future of the charity to achieve its mission.

This is a voluntary role and, though we ask that Board members are able to devote approximately 3-5 hours per week to the charity’s work, we work in a respectful environment that is scalable to your individual circumstances.

We are looking for individuals with passion that aligns with the purpose of our charity and who can help to support our strategic direction and commercial success with a skillset that complements those of our existing Trustees.

Previous experience in environmental and/or third sector roles is welcome but not necessary, and nor do we consider it a requirement that you have previous experience as part of a Board or Executive Committee.

We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with experience in any of the following fields:

· Marketing / Branding / Promotion

· Leading growth of third sector or corporate organisations

· Strategy development

· Environmental/Ecological best practice

More important to us, however, is having integrity, team-working ethic and a passion to help develop and grow our charity.

Preference may be given to individuals who are connected to our community and can have a presence on-site, but we are open to fully remote working for the right individual.

About The Mare and Foal Sanctuary

The Mare and Foal Sanctuary rescues horses and ponies that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, ensuring that horses and ponies have a sanctuary for life. Founded on the principles that horses and ponies, as sentient beings and long-standing companions to humans, have intrinsic value and purpose, the charity believes they deserve kindness and care. Since being founded by Rosemary Kind in 1988, the charity has rescued 1,075 horses and ponies. 

With a current annual income of circa £7m, the Sanctuary relies entirely on donations and legacy gifts to sustain its work and has a loyal supporter base of individuals and organisations, as well as a passionate and talented team of 130 employees and 87 volunteers. The charity's objectives include rescuing and providing care for horses and ponies in need, advancing public education on equine welfare, and offering equine-assisted learning and therapeutic activities to enhance the lives of children, young people, and adults with various difficulties.

Rescuing and providing care

The charity's rescue and lifelong care are focused in the Southwest of England, and as part of the National Equine Welfare Council, the Sanctuary collaborates locally and nationally with the RSPCA and other equine welfare charities. The charity's four peaceful sanctuaries in Devon provide expert care for around 150 horses and ponies with specific needs, while a network of knowledgeable "Sanctuary at Home" carers looks after approximately 430 horses and ponies. 

Advancing public education

Support and education to equine-owning communities are provided through the Welfare Outreach and Advice team, offering non-judgemental advice and formal welfare interventions when necessary. The Sanctuary educates people on the physical, psychological, and social needs of horses and ponies based on current veterinary and equine science.

Equine-assisted learning

Human-equine interaction is offered through equine-assisted learning, equine-assisted wellbeing, and equine-assisted activities with rescued horses and ponies. Participants relate to the horses' and ponies' life stories, bringing hope and a renewed sense of meaning and direction to their lives. The organisation is fully inclusive, offering both a person-centred and equine-centred approach.

Role specification

The Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers its purpose, and together hold the charity ‘in trust’ for current and future beneficiaries, in particular to:

• Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission, and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these
• Be responsible for the performance of the charity and its culture
• Ensure that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Act as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment, and proper application
• Ensure that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard

Person specification

Having conducted a skills analysis of the existing Board, the charity is seeking passionate trustees with the following specialist areas of expertise to join the Board: 

• Financial expertise (to also sit as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee)
• HR expertise (to also sit as Chair of the People and Culture Committee)
• Equine expertise

The charity would welcome hearing from you if you: 

• Have skills and proven expertise in one of the above areas, either in the charity, private or government sectors
• Are passionate about horses & ponies and their unique bond with people
• Want to develop your strategic skills and gain valuable experience at board level
• Have good communication skills and would enjoy working as part of a collaborative Trustee team

The charity is committed to developing a diverse board and wish to recruit trustees from a wide range of backgrounds including young people, people from minority and ethnic communities, people with disabilities and people who have lived experience of the difference that horses and ponies or outdoor learning can make to other people’s lives. It believes that different perspectives and the richness of its people's experience will help drive its growth. First time board members are particularly encouraged to apply.

Terms of Appointment

This is a voluntary role with no renumeration. However, reasonable expenses are reimbursed for any travel associated with attending Board meetings and Trustee development sessions. The charity can also arrange to pay travel expenses in advance, including booking and paying for your train travel and any overnight accommodation if required.

Board meetings are held quarterly, typically at the sanctuary's office at Honeysuckle Farm in Newton Abbot, Devon, or occasionally at other sanctuary sites. These meetings often include a Trustees' dinner the evening prior to the Board meeting to facilitate team building and informal discussions. Additionally, Trustees may receive invitations to attend various events at the sanctuary's other locations throughout Devon and Cornwall during the year. Committee meetings are held remotely, with each committee meeting twice per year. All trustees will be expected to sit on one committee. 

Home-Start Trustees Recruitment  - Trustees including Chair of Trustees

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead (HSEEB) is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children.  Staff and Volunteers offer regular support, including providing emotional and practical help to families in the families’ own homes and connecting families with specialist services within the community.

We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees and additional Trustees; who will increase the range of skills and experience on the Board. This is essential for us to make the best decisions for HSEEB and our families.  For the Chair role, you will need leadership skills and a good understanding of governance. For the Trustee roles, there is no requirement for you to have  been a trustee before, however, you do need to be passionate about improving the lives of children and the families we support.

You will be good at working with others, ready to speak up and ask questions, be thoughtful and open to learning and able to stand back to see the bigger picture. You must take the responsibilities of a Trustee seriously.

We are looking to better reflect the experiences of our community, to bring the skills and experiences of diverse Trustees to the Board, as well as recruiting Trustees with lived experience of or insight into socio-economic disadvantage.

We would like to hear from people who can bring some of the following skills and expertise: Contracting; Governance; Event Planning; Bid Writing; Early Years; Mental Health; IT and Media

An enhanced disclosure check will be required.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29th July 2024 at 5pm

 Interviews:  August/September

 For more details about how to apply, please see our website.

 Please note: We do not accept CVs

 Registered Address: 128 Great Tattenhams, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5SE

 Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults

Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 & a Registered Charity No 1156539 

ILC is recruiting for a new Chair to lead our Board of Trustees to ensure that ILC is regarded as the UK’s leading authority on the impact of longevity on society.

We help governments, policymakers, businesses and employers develop and implement solutions to ensure we all live happier, healthier and more fulfilling longer lives.

We want a society where we all live happier, healthier and more fulfilling longer lives, where tomorrow is better than today and where future generations are better off. ILC wants to help forge a new vision for the 100-year life where we all have the opportunity to learn across our lives and where new technology helps us contribute more to society.

That doesn’t mean we’re just about protecting the interests of older people. It doesn’t mean we’re just about promoting their needs. And it doesn’t mean we’re just about prioritising their requirements.

The impact of longevity on society isn’t just about older people: it will impact everyone.

The ILC Chair will be a voice for ILC, promoting the work of the organisation. You may be asked to chair and speak at events as well as represent the organisation to the media or in meetings with politicians or funders.

The ideal candidate will:

• understand charity governance;
• have strong influencing skills and good political and policy connections (UK and ideally internationally);
• have good understanding of and connections with businesses, particularly those who are likely audiences and funders of ILC’s work;
• have an interest in ILC’s work, care about the issues and have a passion for making a difference.

For the full role description and details of how to apply, download the ILC Board of Trustees Chair Recruitment Pack from the ILC website.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 9 September 2024 with interviews being held in soon after.

Our Chair will evidence a strong empathy with our mission to find and assist those with neurodivergent minds to realise their potential through STEM, and possess sharp business acumen and strong, clear ethical values. With the ability to help us become a sustainable and nationally significant organisation. 

As Chair you will:

• Ensure efficient and inclusive board and general meetings. 

• Foster a constructive working relationship, with support provided for the CEO. 

• Ensure that the board delegates sufficient authority to its committees, the chair, the CEO and others to enable effective business between board meetings. 

• Ensure the board recieves professional advice as needed. 

• Provide inclusive leadership to achieve our strategic ambition and vision. 

• Work with the Board and CEO to define strategies to increase our support and influence.

• Ensure the regulatory compliance of the SMF through the application of appropriate governance and policies.

• Maintain a strategic overview of our programs and interventions, set priorities, and ensure milestones are met. 

• Work with the CEO and Treasurer to ensure financial stability of the SMF with proper financial controls and policies. 

• Work in collaboration with our CEO as a spokesperson for the SMF. 

This list above should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. Upon appointment, our new Chair will ensure that there is a written statement of the chair’s responsibilities which shall be agreed with the board, with a specific focus on the strengths they bring to the role.

Who we're looking for: 

As our new Chair, they will need to evidence and demonstrate commitment and be fully engaged and motivated by our mission and bring the required experience and energy to ensure that we can achieve all that we hope to achieve. They will evidence integrity and the highest standards regarding honesty, reliability, and commitment to the role, with the ability to command trust and respect.   

• Personal gravitas, credibility, and impact to lead a significant national organisation. 

• Proven senior strategic leadership with a successful career track record. 

• Demonstrated experience in chairing, with a broad understanding of Charity Commission regulation, governance and non-executive board participation. 

• Entrepreneurial mindset capable of navigating strategic, financial, operational, and reputational challenges. 

• Strong interpersonal skills to build and sustain positive relationships with key partners and stakeholders. 

• Willingness and ability to commit time and effort, including travel and occasionally attending events outside office hours. 

Why Join Us? 

This is more than just a role – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of neurodivergent individuals, helping them to thrive in STEM fields where their unique talents can shine. As Trustee Chair, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of SMF, guiding us towards a stronger, more positive future. 

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for our mission, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. 

The SMF is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, and we encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our efforts to make a positive impact on the world regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. 

Could you be our Chair of Age International and a Trustee of Age UK?

This unique dual role offers the opportunity to lead both Age International and Age UK in improving the lives of older people around the world, as they work together to achieve our shared vision of a world where every older person is included and valued.

Age International is a charity which responds to the needs, and promotes the rights, of older people, focused on those facing challenging situations in low and middle-income countries. Striving for a world where older people are respected and valued, their voices are heard, their contributions are recognised, their needs are met, and their human rights are realised.

Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK, we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations.

Age International and Age UK are leading organisations focussed on older people.

In a rapidly aging world, where the over 55s make up the fastest growing group in society, our shared work on improving attitudes towards older people and their rights is more important than ever. We focus on enabling older people to access health and social care, and a sufficient income for a dignified life, in the UK and across international emergency and long-term development contexts.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria and are passionate about our cause. This could be shown through working, or volunteering, in the international development sector or through involvement in advocating for older people’s rights.

Age International has a Board of nine Trustees, who bring a range of relevant skills and experience, including a Vice Chair and Trustees who lead on specialist areas such as Safeguarding. Age UK has a Board of thirteen Trustees, committed professionals with skills spanning advocacy, social care, health policy, fundraising, change management, finance, housing, brand and marketing, international development, digital transformation, strategy and business management.

Please see the attached role description for further information, a full version of the role requirements is also available on the Age International and Age UK websites.

Terms of appointment:

This role will be appointed for a period of two years, after which the role-holder may be re-appointed for a maximum of two further terms of three years. The position is voluntary, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed by the charities. Each Board meets four times a year (quarterly), usually in London, and it is possible to join some meetings online. The overall time commitment is anticipated to be, on average, 2 days per month plus preparation time. 

We are only able to consider candidates based in the UK for this opportunity.

Must haves:

• Experience as Chair of a Board of Trustees or as a Trustee
• A commitment to the vision, mission and values of Age International and Age UK
• Commitment to and passion for improving later life in the UK and around the world
• Experience in the UK international development / humanitarian sector
• Capacity to absorb complex information presented orally and in writing
• Capacity for strategic and critical thinking, objectivity, impartiality
• Ability to act as a team player and commitment to debating issues openly and challenging colleagues and executives appropriately
• Ability to recognise and handle appropriately potential conflicts of interest.
• Ability to make high quality decisions based on a clear line of sight into the organisations
• Ability to uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity
• Ability to provide coherent oversight and leadership, including representing the charities and understanding the views of our stakeholders
• Willingness to commit the time required
• Ability to travel to visit the programme work supported by Age International in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.

Great to haves:

• Leadership experience in a large organisation
• Previous skills and experience relating to matters impacting older people
• Ability to understand charity finances.

Additional Information: 

All applications will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role with Age International.  Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this.  All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.

Age International is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Chair of the Strategy and Policy Group of the Joint Public Issues Team

Could you bring your chairing skills and ecumenical experience to help facilitate the church’s social justice, policy and political work?

The Joint Public Issues Team is a partnership between the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches. It helps the Churches to work together for peace and justice through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues.

We are now searching for a Chair of the Strategy and Policy Group which oversees the team’s work, and facilitates the working together of the denominations to achieve JPIT’s purposes.

The SPG currently holds three in-person meetings a year, comprising two half-day meetings and one 24-hour residential with the whole staff team, and two hour-long online meetings a year. As well as preparing for and chairing these meetings, the Chair is expected to participate in e-mail correspondence and electronic decision-making between meetings, and work collaboratively with the JPIT Team Leader in a supportive capacity between meetings (expected time commitment 1-2 hours/month in addition to meetings)

It is a 3 year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a further 3 years

Expressions of interest are invited from members of the Baptist, Methodist or United Reformed Churches. You are encouraged to apply if you feel that overall your skills and experience meet the person specification requirements. 

We advise you to review the role description and person specification ahead of completing and submitting your online expression of interest form.

Closing date: 12 September 2024

Interviews Date: 23 September 2024

This is a voluntary unpaid position; with appropriate expenses reimbursed.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

We’re looking for a motivated finance professional to provide financial direction to our local advice charity and help us improve our long-term financial sustainability. If you’re excited to help us grow and strengthen our resilience so that we meet the advice needs of the diverse communities we serve, we would love to hear from you.

The Treasurer is an officer of the Trustee Board and not a paid member of staff.  The purpose of the role is to ensure that the charity’s finances and supporting financial control systems are robust and comply with relevant regulations.

The role works closely with the Chair of the Trustee Board, the Chief Executive and the volunteer Financial Accountant.

The Treasurer is responsible for chairing the Finance sub-committee, including preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes of each quarterly meeting,

Treasurer main duties and responsibilities

Financial accounts

· Every quarter, review entries on Xero made by volunteer Financial Accountant (

· Review quarterly management accounts prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant before submitting report to the Trustee Board

· Ensure that year-end accounts are prepared to in compliance with SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice) Accounting for Charities and submitted by the deadline to Charity Commission and Companies House, and make arrangements for them to be independently examined as required

Budgets and planning

· Prepare annual budget and obtain Trustee Board sign off each March

· Review and update forecast of annual outturn

Financial control and compliance

· Comply with the charity’s financial policies and procedures

·Liaise with the CEO to prepare costings for any funding bid applications

· Ensure capital expenditure authorisations and limits are followed, and prepare expenditure justifications where appropriate

· Ensure that money received is spend only on the purposes for which it was given and ensure that reports and accounts demonstrating this are submitted to funders

· Submit regular financial reports to national Citizens Advice as required, and meet all financial obligations of the Citizens Advice Membership scheme

Relationship with Trustee Board

· Provide financial advice as required to the Chair and Trustee Board

· Explain, guide and advise the Board on the key assumptions and financial implications of the budget, operational and strategic plans

· Keep the Board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities

· Ensure that all Board members have a clear understanding of the accounts presented at meetings

· Ensure that the organisation has an appropriate reserves policy and a realistic budget that meets the service’s needs

· Provide input to the risk register process

· Present accounts at the Annual General Meeting in an accessible way

· Chair the Finance sub-committee, preparing the agenda and arranging for the production of the minutes for each quarterly meeting

Treasury

· Act as key contact on the charity’s bank accounts

· Transfer money between savings bank accounts to optimise interest income

· Maximise the interest on savings by comparing available interest rates

· Review investments (in conjunction with other trustees)

· Review and update cheque signatory and electronic payment authorisation

· Authorise salaries and PAYE payments to HMRC

Other (annual)

· Review reserves policy

· Prepare salary review (in conjunction with Personnel Committee)

· Review office insurance policy

· Review Gift Aid claim prepared by volunteer Financial Accountant

We provide life choices for people with learning disabilities.

You can choose to help us improve them.

Options for Life is a dynamic not-for-profit charity based in Sandwell.  We are dedicated to empowering adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to boost their confidence, develop valuable skills, and live independently, enjoying the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

We are committed to supporting our participants in making choices about their own lives. 

We provide our services in an area of significant deprivation; the Indices of Multiple Deprivation (2019) ranked Sandwell as the 12th most deprived local authority in England.  We own two purpose-built centres and employ 65 staff.

We want to support more people with profound or multiple learning disabilities and to develop new services to provide supported employment opportunities.  But to do this we need professionals who can guide and develop the charity’s strategy as Trustees.  Many of our current Trustees will complete their terms this year.  We particularly value financial and public administration skills and people with lived experience of disability. We believe in the strength of a varied board and welcome applicants from all walks of life, regardless of their previous Trustee experience.

Our Trustees are central to our success, and we need Trustees who share our desire to overcome years of prejudice. The financial situation is challenging, but the rewards are enormous.

Please make a choice to learn more about us.

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support (OBS) is a small charity (a charitable incorporated organisation or CIO) providing free direct breastfeeding support to the families of Oxfordshire - via a mixture of virtual one to one appointments, in-person sessions, Zoom groups, a private Facebook group, antenatal workshops and work targeted at groups that are under-represented. Although founded as an independent charity in 2018, OBS’s work is a continuation of 12 years of breastfeeding support under the Baby Café umbrella. OBS is well known and respected in the community, with strong and valuable relationships with other service providers in the NHS, Local Authority and voluntary sectors. OBS is committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation, with a focus on social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, gender identities and life experiences to become trustees.

OBS is seeking to recruit a trustee to act as treasurer of trustees for a period of 2-3 years. In addition to the responsibilities of a general trustee, treasurer of the trustees will:

• Provide financial leadership to the board of trustees, offering valuable insights and recommendations on financial planning, budgeting, and investment decisions.

• Oversee the development and implementation of the charity's financial policies, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

• Prepare and present financial reports at board meetings, providing clear and concise updates on the charity's financial performance and projections. This would include preparing an annual budget and monthly management accounts.

• Monitor and assess the charity's financial health, identifying risks and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions. This would also include ensuring restricted funds are recorded and monitored appropriately to ensure than any grant terms are complied with

• Ensure transparency and accountability in financial matters, promoting ethical practices and adherence to financial policies.

• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with Charity Commission regulations, and ensure timely completion of annual review

• Support the fundraising team in financial planning for campaigns and initiatives, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives. This would also include assisting in the preparation of the financial information for grant applications and assisting with preparing reports at the end of the grant period to show compliance with financial restrictions of any grants

• Keep abreast of financial trends, legal requirements, and best practices in the charity sector, sharing relevant insights with the board and staff

This work is likely to involve around 10 hours per month,

Tanzania Development Trust (TDT) works in some of the poorest parts of Tanzania, helping people to lift themselves out of poverty by funding small projects that meet their essential needs.  

It sponsors 40-50 small rural development projects p.a. in Tanzania, mainly in the areas of clean water, girls' education and small income generating activities. It also has 3-4 larger, longer-term projects. Its primary function is fundraising, although it provides general project management and business advice where appropriate. 

Around half of its income comes from individual donors, and half from Trusts & Foundations. It helps villagers in Tanzania who lack the capacity and language skills to present their projects to international donors, conducting project appraisals and monitoring project outcomes on their behalf. The projects are implemented by the villagers themselves, or by small local contractors.

TDT is run entirely by volunteers (17 regular volunteers in the UK and 16 local representatives in Tanzania). It has no paid staff, premises or overheads, so 100% of all money raised goes directly to projects in Tanzania.

We are looking for additional Trustees who can help us to grow by identifying potential donors, increasing awareness of our activities, and strengthening our project selection and monitoring procedures.

We would like at least one of the new Trustees to help us with fund-raising by piloting more innovative and creative approaches. Experience of living or working in Tanzania is not essential, but to improve the Board’s racial diversity we would like at least one of the new Trustees to be of Tanzanian origin or have strong connections with East Africa.

The Trustees are all unpaid. Although their main job is the overall direction of the business, they can become involved in day-to-day operations if they so wish. We all work remotely, which helps us to engage with our local representatives in Tanzania in everything we do.

The work we do is immensely rewarding. You would be joining a close-knit organisation that is growing and adapting to meet the needs of a changing world, where helping poor people to help themselves is of paramount importance. 

Trustee Vacancy

Care Ashore is a charity with a proud history. Since the 1920s Care Ashore has offered independent living accommodation, respite breaks and support to seafarers in need. Uniquely situated on a 260-acre estate in Surrey, Care Ashore provides accommodation for merchant seafarers and former members of the Royal Navy, the Fleet Air Arm, those who have worked on British Fishing Fleets and others with a maritime link.

With around 60 current beneficiary residents, the charity offers accommodation in purpose-built properties and helps to fund the support provided to beneficiaries with the commercial activities of the estate.

Following a recent recapitalisation and the appointment of a new CEO, Care Ashore is well positioned to improve the quality of the accommodation offered, enhance services delivered to beneficiaries and expand on commercial opportunities on the estate.

The current Board has a mix of backgrounds and experience but wishes to strengthen the diversity further to ensure the needs of those they serve, along with the wider community are met. There are currently 3 board vacancies and ideal candidates will bring to the board experience in one or more of the following areas:

· Finance

· Property/ Surveying/ Development.

· Health and safety

· Maritime Industry/ Seafaring background

We are looking for someone who is committed to the work of the Charity sector; understands good governance; and has strategic vision combined with independent judgement.

If this challenge appeals to you, and you share our enthusiasm for providing excellent housing to people in need, then we are keen to hear from you.

Further Information

The position is unremunerated (reasonable expenses paid) and there are 6 board meetings per year with the option to attend in person or remotely.

In addition to board meetings, the successful candidate will be expected to attend Care Ashore’s AGM; strategic away day; and committees.

If you believe you can contribute and would like further information, please get in touch

The deadline for applications is Sunday 29th September.

MidKent College seeks an experienced Chair with commercial acumen, a passion for vocational education and an ambition to build on our continued success for the benefit of our students and the local community.

Location: Maidstone and Medway

Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 13th September

Who we are.

MidKent College is at the heart of our community with a serious commitment and drive to help our students, local businesses, and our local economy thrive and grow through high-quality education and training. We’re ambitious, forward-thinking, and innovative both in the way we deliver to our customers and in the way we manage and develop our people.

About the role.

We are looking to engage a new Chair to lead our non-executive Governing Body with energy, enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication. The Chair will have a responsibility to ensure the Board upholds the educational character of MidKent College and acts in accordance with our governing documents and sector-specific legal parameters. The Chair works closely with the Clerk to the Corporation, Corine Burkin, and our Principal & CEO, Simon Cook, to plan the annual business of the Board. Working in close collaboration with the Committee Chairs and other executive leaders the Chair will ensure that agendas are effective, and meetings are run efficiently with full engagement and contribution encouraged.

Whilst our Principal & CEO and his team are experts in building professional relationships with industry, civic partners, and other major local stakeholders, it is expected that our Chair is able and willing to take on the role of lead ambassador for MidKent College in Maidstone and Medway, our regional communities and wider to ensure the advancement of both our own interests and those of the further education college sector.

Who we are looking for.

Our next Chair will have a good understanding of the needs and challenges in Medway and Maidstone, and the surrounding areas, recognising the impact on the College and its students, staff and stakeholders. Working with other Board Members and the leadership team, a key part of the role will be to ensure people in our locality have the opportunity to reach their potential.

You will be able to demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to MidKent College and to our strategic priorities. We want to benefit from your significant connections and influence in the region, and ideally on a national level, as well as your ambassadorial networking abilities.

You will be commercially astute whilst having an appreciation of the advantages and constraints of guiding the College as a public sector organisation.

Working as a cohesive team you will lead the Board to drive our ambition for the future. You will work with each member individually to bring their different strengths to the fore and create a united Board.

You will bring experience of, or prior exposure to a non-executive board and can easily recognise the key differentiators between strategic oversight and operational delivery. You will have sound knowledge of corporate governance and how fundamental it is to both the success and sustainability of an organisation. Previous experience in chairing meetings and events, ideally in the capacity of a non-executive Chair, Trustee, or Director, is also beneficial.

We encourage the interest of candidates who will support us in our ambition to further diversify the leadership and governance of MidKent College. We acknowledge there is work to do and working hard to ensure our decision-makers are reflective of the communities we serve.

Above all, we need our next Chair to have the necessary time to devote to the role. It is so important to us that you have the capacity to take on this public duty and become the next custodian of MidKent College, for the benefit of tens of thousands of students who will study and train through us over the coming years ahead.

Peridot Partners and MidKent College are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.

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 at9 a.m. Friday 13th September.

The Methodist Church

The Methodist Academies and Schools Trust (MAST) is seeking a new Chair of Trustees from October 2024 to lead its next period of life.

MAST is a highly effective body which sits under the Methodist Council. As the delegated body, it is responsible for the standards and ethos of 66 state funded Methodist primary schools in England; 26 of these are sole Methodist schools and 40 ecumenical, many in partnership with the Church of England.

As one part of the Methodist Education family, MAST works closely with our two Methodist Multi Academy Trusts, Methodist Independent Schools Trust (MIST) and Southlands Methodist Trust. Outside of this we have a strong and important role to play with the DfE and other statutory bodies.

MAST is seeking a Chair with experience in education and who is not averse to facing challenges. The new Chair will bring enthusiasm to guide the Trust through a period of change as we watch over our schools with love so that they flourish within their communities.

Closing date for applications Sunday 15th September 2024

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 2nd October 2024 at 27 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HH