Salary: £5k per annum
Time commitment: 1 day a month
Term: 2 x 3 year term
Location: London/UK/Hybrid
Reporting Line: Chair of the Board
Role Specification: Board Non-Executive Directors – Britain’s First Black and Minoritised-Led Social Investment Wholesaler
Non-Executive, Purpose
As a Non-Executive of the Pathway Fund, you will be pivotal in providing strategic leadership and governance to this ambitious organisation, ensuring it fulfills its mission of supporting Black and Ethnic Minoritised communities, social enterprises and impact investors in the UK.
The expectation is that we will secure Non-Execs who will have a variety of skills and management/leadership experience and a proven track record in their respective field.
Board Remit
- Leadership: Co-lead the Board of Directors in setting the strategic direction and vision of Pathway, championing our mission, vision, and values.
- Governance: Ensure robust governance practices, accountability, and transparency in the work that we do and how we operate.
- Stakeholder Influence: Act as a key stakeholder influencer, leveraging your extensive network and expertise to create partnerships, advocate for Pathway, and promote its mission within communities and relevant sectors.
- Execution Advice/Support: Offer valuable advice and support in executing Pathway’s initiatives, programmes, and investments, drawing from your professional experience and expertise.
- Representation: Serve as a representative of the Pathway Fund, actively engaging with external stakeholders, including government bodies, financial institutions, philanthropy, and community organisations.
- Financial Expertise: Contribute financial acumen, especially in finance and asset management sectors, to assist in prudent financial management and investment decisions.
- Entrepreneurial Experience: Share insights and experiences related to setting up and managing businesses, and fostering entrepreneurship within underrepresented and underserved communities.
- Fundraising Background: Utilise your expertise to help secure financial resources for Pathway’s programs and operations.
- Board Member Intermediary/Enterprise Representation: Advocate for Black social enterprises and intermediaries, ensuring that Pathway’s activities are aligned with their needs and objectives.
- Values: Actively promote and contribute to Pathway’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.