Chair for Board of Trustees
Chair for Board of Trustees
Posted for Arun Community Transport
Posted by Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.
As our incoming Chair of Trustees, you will play a vital role in the governance and strategic direction of Arun Community Transport. With the rise of public support and awareness of our services, combined with the charity’s strong growth and financial stability, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.
The Chairperson ensures that the Board of Trustees functions properly by ensuring each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity that there is full participation at meetings, all relevant matters are discussed and that effective decisions are made and carried out.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Strategic direction of the charity
- Governance
- Appointment and management of the CEO
- Risk management
- Board engagement, development and support
What skills do I need?
- Good leadership skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
- Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed up.
- Good timekeeping.
- Tact and diplomacy.
- Understanding of the roles/responsibilities of a management committee.
- Experience of organisational and people management.
- Knowledge of the operating environment for charities in England.
Location
This opportunity can be carried out whilst working from home.
Details
- DBS check required
- Equality and Diversity Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Is it fully accessible
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When is this role available?
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The role of Chair requires an estimate commitment of 8hrs/month. Four Board meetings per year, held in Dove Lodge plus an annual meeting. These meetings require attendance in person and attendance at selected steering group meetings.
The chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Senior Management Team and represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.
You will be redirected to the Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester website to express your interest.
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