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Role Description

Term: Initial term of 3 years which subject to review can be extended for a further 3 year term, and in exceptional circumstances for a third 3 year term.

Expenses: Actual out of pocket expenses are paid to Trustees and arrangements for travel and accommodation can be made.

Purpose of the Role

Provides leadership and direction to Nacro’s Council of Trustees so that they use their relevant experience, expertise and insight to add value to the strategic direction of Nacro, and hold the executive to account for performance delivery.

Time commitment

Nacro’s Council meets in its central London office quarterly and we hold one away day. We also have 4 sub committees which meet quarterly. We estimate a time commitment of no more than 2 days per month which may vary slightly across the year.

Objectives

  • Work with the Vice Chair, Council of Trustees, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team to set, maintain and uphold the vision, mission and strategy of Nacro.
  • Ensure that Nacro is governed efficiently, effectively and in line with the requirements of the law, its objects and governing document, relevant regulatory and funding requirements and its own policies and procedures. Specifically to ensure that:
    • The Charity is financially viable.
    • A framework of effective control systems is in place, which enables all risks to be identified, assessed and managed.
    • Performance is monitored and reviewed, ensuring the supply of accurate management information for this purpose.

Responsibilities

  • Chair our quarterly Council meetings and work with the Chief Executive to shape the agenda and ensure these are properly run and recorded.
  • Support the Chief Executive, on behalf of the Council of Trustees, and act as a channel of communication between the Council of Trustees and the Chief Executive.
  • Contribute specialist knowledge/expertise/experience to Council, including the related regulatory and funding environment, and keep this knowledge up to date. Enthusiasm to gain knowledge across all the sectors covered by Nacro.
  • Work with the Vice Chair and Trustees to maintain and review membership of the sub Committees of the Council and/or working groups established from time to time.
  • Prepare for and attend Committee meetings (at least 80%), periodic Business Planning events and away days, participating in discussions and decision making, helping to form a consensus, sharing collective responsibility for and upholding Council decisions.
  • Read and consider reports for meetings, scrutinising these to understand the assumptions on which recommendations are based and that decisions are well founded.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with the Executive Leadership Team by providing support and challenge.
  • Take opportunities to understand, promote, support and represent the work of Nacro as an ambassador by visiting services, and meeting with staff, service users and agencies with which Nacro works.
  • Uphold the principles of good governance, comply with the Trustee Code of Conduct, promote the values of Nacro and Nacro policies including on equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Attend training courses arranged for all Council Trustees and those agreed necessary for individual development objectives.
  • Hold annual review meetings with Trustees.
  • Promptly advise the Head of Chief Executive’s Office of any changes in circumstances that have a bearing on declarations or the ability to act as the Chair of Trustees.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements

  • Demonstrable experience of chairing in a large/complex organisation and ability to evidence own contribution to building business and commercial success in that organisation.
  • A track record of providing strong strategic and leadership direction.
  • Ability to lead, inspire and motivate others in an authentic and inclusive way, ensuring that the Council are clear about and committed to Nacro’s vision, values, and mission.
  • Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.

Desirable requirements

  • Knowledge and understanding of at least one of our areas of delivery e.g. justice, health, education and/or housing sector.
  • Substantial commercial and financial experience preferably with a large multi million pound organisation.
  • Understanding of the UK political and policy environment.
  • Experience of digital transformation.