Chair

Could you be our new Chair? 

Help midwives and student midwives make a difference to the care of babies, mothers and birthing people.  

We are looking for a Chair with knowledge of UK midwifery care and maternity provision with charity governance, leadership skills and experience to help us grow and keep increasing our impact.

What will you be doing?

The main responsibilities of the Chair of Trustees are to:

• Coordinate the activities of the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust and its trustees
• Take the lead on ensuring that the trustees comply with their duties
• Ensure the charity is well governed, according to the requirements of the Charity Commission
• Oversee the awards process and host the Awards Ceremony
• Oversee the financial affairs of the Trust, working with the Financial Trustee, the Executive Director and the auditors

You will be supported by an Executive Director (part-time), Administrator (part-time).

As a UK-wide organisation the work of the Chair will be largely home-based (including video conferencing), but face-to-face meetings and liaison with other organisations may be required at times.   

The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust welcomes candidates from a diverse background and from historically excluded communities. We recognise that candidates may have disabilities and health challenges, both visible and invisible.  We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage in the process

We have a comprehensive trustee induction process in place to support you in your new role.

Knowledge and experience of UK midwifery care and maternity provision will be of great advantage to the role.

What are we looking for?

Essential

• A strategic thinker and planner with knowledge and experience of leadership and a strong understanding of the principles and practices of good governance
• Strategic business understanding with some financial knowledge
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Skill in chairing meetings.
• Ambassadorial and networking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills including social media
• Ability to work on a wide range of projects simultaneously 
• Ability to self-manage and be self-motivated
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the Iolanthe Midwifery Trust
• A high standard of written and spoken English

Desirable Knowledge and Experience 

• Prior experience of being a charity trustee or chairing an organisation.
• Prior experience in the midwifery, maternity and birthing community
• An understanding of the current challenges faced by the NHS and midwifery  community.
• An understanding of the fundraising environment that charities operate in
• A working understanding of social media channels.

Attributes 

• Enthusiastic and passionate about midwifery and the maternity care of mothers, parents, babies and families. 
• Diligent, reliable, confident, professional and trustworthy.  

To apply please send a cv with a covering letter saying:

Why you are interested in the role

Giving an overview of what skills, knowledge and experiences you bring to the role, in general, within the third sector and in relation to UK Midwifery Care and Provision.

Closing date 14 July 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.