Closing in 5 days

Chair of Trustees

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses not paid
Voluntary
Job description

ecoACTIVE is looking to recruit a new Chairperson to provide strategic direction for the charity ensuring that we are maximising opportunities for growth, development and financial stability.

As our Chairperson, you will:

  • Have an interest/passion in environmental education, sustainability and community issues

  • Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Board of Trustees and the charity 

  • Ensure that the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks

  • Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability


Key skills and experience:

  • Knowledge or keen interest in the type of work undertaken by the charity and an understanding of, or wider involvement in, the voluntary sector

  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities, with the ability to listen and engage effectively

  • Experience of chairing meetings and an understanding of governance requirements for charities

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences

Application resources
Posted by
ecoACTIVE View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 6 - 10

An innovative environmental education charity with a reputation for using hands-on, practical approaches to explore complex issues of sustainability

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Refreshed on: 01 March 2025
Closing date: 17 March 2025 at 09:00
Tags: Finance, Fundraising, Education, Environment / Animal, Governance / Management

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