Chair of Trustees
Track Acadermy is a small but highly respected sport for social change charity in North West London. We are essential in the local community and are currently seeking a proactive and postive Chair of Trustees to lead and bolster our board and give the support to staff, volunteers and coaches to help change young lives in London.
The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support, and where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Principal responsibilities:
- Strategic leadership
- Governance
- External Relations
- Efficiency and effectiveness
- Relationship with the Chief Executive and the wider management team
For more detail see attached job description.
We are particularly keen for a Chair with expertise in:
- Strategic leadership
- Charity governance.
- Charity fundraising.
- Service delivery and community work.
Desirables:
It would be great if a candidate has insight into any of the following:
- Youth sports and athletics.
- Education sector.
- Small charities.
Track Academy is an education, mentoring and sports programme based at Willesden Sports Centre supporting disadvantaged young people in London.
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