Role: Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Direct reports: Board of Trustees, Chief Executive.
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London for in-person meetings.
Time commitment: Four board meetings per year. In addition, the Chair will also have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
Remuneration: Voluntary – Travel expenses may be claimed.
Main purpose of the role.
- As Chair, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the Board of Trustees in setting the Charity’s strategic direction and objectives ensuring effective governance.
- You will be accountable for holding the Board and Executive Team responsible for upholding the Charity’s mission and vision.
- Support and help drive our growth with a commercial mindset.
- A key aspect of the role involves collaborating closely with the Chief Executive, providing support and challenge while respecting the boundaries between your positions.
- As an ambassador for the Charity, you will represent the organisation at events and engage with key stakeholders.
Key duties and responsibilities.
Strategic leadership.
- Provides guidance to the Board and the entire Charity, ensuring that the Board operates within its charitable objectives and provides a clear strategic direction for the Charity.
- Ensuring that the board oversees the Charity’s financial health and risk management.
- Ensuring that Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
External relations.
- To act as an ambassador, cultivating relationships with stakeholders and representing the Charity at various events.
Governance.
- The Chair ensures the effectiveness of the Charity’s governance procedures. This includes fostering a positive Board environment, overseeing Trustee performance, and ensuring the Board’s composition is suitable.
Relationship with Chief Executive.
- The Chair builds a strong and supportive working relationship with the Chief Executive, holding them accountable while providing guidance and evaluating their performance. This includes conducting an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chair of and other trustee representatives on the Remuneration Committee.
Effective meetings.
- The Chair leads efficient and productive Board meetings, encouraging Trustee engagement and collective decision-making. They ensure that meeting decisions are implemented effectively.