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New Milton, Hampshire (On-site)
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

Mencap New Forest is seeking a Chair of Trustees to lead our Board, drive our vision, and champion people with learning disabilities. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our community.

What will you be doing?

Role Summary

Our Board of Trustees work to improve the lives of people with a learning disability, exercising good governance and following all necessary policies and procedures. 

The Chair of Trustees will:

  • Provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees and enable the Board to fulfill their responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. 
  • Ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation/regulations. 
  • Work in partnership with the chief executive, senior staff members and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation; and to optimise the relationship between the Board of Trustees and the staff. 
  • Facilitate the Board of Trustees in stimulating well-rounded and carefully considered strategic decision-making.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification

As an organisation we are particularly keen to ensure that our Trustees are fully representative of the community in which we work and we would warmly welcome applications from people with a diverse range of background, ethnicity, gender, culture and physical ability. 

Essential

  • Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities. 
  • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. 
  • Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims. 
  • Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to respect the confidences of colleagues. 
  • Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise. 

 Desirable

  • Leadership skills exercised through a period change
  • Experience of chairing meetings, committee work, some experience of charity fundraising

What difference will you make?

As Chair of Trustees, you will have a profound impact on the future of New Forest Mencap. Your leadership will help us continue and expand our vital services, from social clubs and life skills workshops to advocacy and employability support. By shaping our strategy and ensuring strong governance, you will enable us to reach more people with learning disabilities, empower their families, and build a more inclusive community.

Time commitment

Trustee appointments will initially be for a term of 3 years which may be extended to a second term, or more. The Board of Trustees currently meets monthly in New Milton. We aim to meet for 2 hours, although recent increased activity has tended to extend the time to 3 hours. Trustees receive Committee meeting papers a week before the meeting to enable them to prepare for the meeting.

Application resources
Application Instructions

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting New Forest Mencap with their Chair recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.

Please provide:

· A supporting statement, clarifying your motivation for application for the role of Trustee and identifying how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role

· A comprehensive CV including description of your achievements and contact details of two referees.

Please send applications and enquiries to: the TrusteeWorks team at the email address provided.

Posted by
Mencap New Forest View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 26 February 2025
Closing date: 09 April 2025 at 02:38
Job ref: J102666
Tags: Strategy, Governance / Management