Chair Of The Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Chair and Trustees

Unremunerated

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT) want everyone in Gloucestershire to value, enjoy and share wildlife in the county and believe strongly that nature matters, not only in its own right, but for the huge benefits it brings to the people of Gloucestershire.

With a new Chief Executive in post and the launch of a refreshed ambitious strategy in place, this is an exciting time to join a highly driven Board as they look to recruit a new Chair (preferably with previous trustee experience) and trustees passionate about wildlife and the people of Gloucestershire.

Along with a demonstrable passion for wildlife and the people of Gloucestershire, we are particularly interested in candidates who bring experience and skills in one or more of the below areas:

Ecology

Strategic Finance

Enterprise and Business Development

Green Finance

Climate Change

We are especially keen to hear from people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups who are currently under-represented on our board. Persons with lived experience and knowledge of Gloucestershire is highly desirable.

For further information please review our dedicated microsite by clicking 'apply via website'.

Closing date: Friday 6th October

You must live a short commutable distance to South West Birmingham, UK

Skills for a Chair:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Able to motivate others and encourage participation
• Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
• Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
• Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the Group
• Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the Group

The responsibilities of the Chair:

• Objectively and impartially chairing and facilitating Trustee Board meetings.
• Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
• Planning the annual cycle of Trustee Board meetings and setting the agenda for Trustee Board meetings.
• Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Trustee Board meetings are implemented.
• Working closely with the GSL / relevant Commissioner to ensure there are long term and short term goals and the role the Trustee Board can play in helping to achieve these.
• Providing direction for the Trustee Board.
• Ensuring that all Trustees have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
• Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Trustee Board, where appropriate.
• For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region Commissioner.

General Trustee Board responsibilities:

• To be a full and active participant in Trustee Board meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of a Trustee Board as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the Group, District or County/Area/Region.*
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.
• An understanding of their own role, and the role of others on the Trustee Board.
• A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Trustee Board.
• Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Trustee Board and aims of the Group, District or County/Area/Region.

Are you passionate about sustainable development and the value of the Commonwealth of Nations in the 21st Century? We invite applications for the role of Chair at the Commonwealth Human Ecology Council (CHEC), a UK-registered international development charity committed to pursuing sustainable solutions for the preservation and use of the planet’s natural resources.

We are looking for an individual with:

• Experience: A proven track record in governing board roles.
• Expertise: Knowledge of financial management, including cash flow and cost control.
• Passion: A genuine commitment to and understanding of sustainable development.
• Global Perspective: Understanding the value of the Commonwealth of Nations in today’s interconnected world.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to connect, network, and engage effectively.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. 

The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA) is looking for a Chair of Trustees to provide strategic leadership for the charity, working in partnership with our Operations Manager and supported by a committed team of Trustees.

Who we are

Pelvic Radiation Disease (PRD) is a long-term side-effect (‘late effect’) of pelvic radiotherapy treatment affecting an estimated 100,000 people in the UK.  People affected by PRD often have a complex set of symptoms affecting the bowel, bladder, sexual function or other functions for many years after radiotherapy, sometimes only appearing several years after radiotherapy treatment

PRDA is a small UK charity whose objectives are to see that the effects of PRD are minimised, that people affected by PRD are given the best possible care and treatment, and that PRD is accepted as a serious problem and given the attention it deserves.

Duties of the Chair

In addition to the duties of a Trustee, the Chair will:

• Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that PRDA achieves its mission.
• Work in partnership with the Operations Manager and team to achieve our mission.
• Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation.
• Optimise the relationship between the board and PRDA’s staff and volunteers.
• Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate.
• Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for PRDA. 

What PRDA is looking for

Each trustee must have:

• a commitment to the vision and aims of the Pelvic Radiation Disease Association
• willingness to meet the minimum time requirement 
• integrity 
• strategic vision 
• good, independent judgement 
• an ability to think creatively 
• a willingness to speak their mind 
• an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 
• an ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of PRDA.

Ideally, trustees should also have one or more of the following: 

• Understanding of the impact of Pelvic Radiation Disease on people’s lives either through personal or professional connections, or be willing to learn about this; 
• Prior experience of committee/trustee work; 
• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by PRDA (helpline, support groups, online support, health professional engagement, awareness-raising) and/or fundraising for a small charity, and
• Leadership skills.

Please see the full job description for more detail. 

For an informal discussion about the role please contact David Jillings, PRDA Treasurer & Vice-chair.

We are delighted in your interest in our role of Chair of Trustees with Citizens Advice Eastleigh and the opportunity to lead us into the future.

Our Trustees are proud to give their time to the work of our charity and we are looking to develop our Board further with the appointment of a new Chair of Trustees as our own is due to stand down this year.

We are seeking someone with leadership qualities, who can steer our charity’s strategic direction, help us to set policy, support us to define and refine our goals and enable our drive towards sustainability.

For an informal discussion about the role and for more information, please contact the Chief Executive Officer.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact for communities across the UK. We’re looking for a driven, passionate, and ambitious individual to join our Board of Trustees and lead our new Philanthropy Development Committee.

The Organisation
Global’s Make Some Noise is the in-house grant-making charity of Global, the Media and Entertainment group. We harness the assets of Global to raise funds, awareness and skills for small charities supporting the people who need it most in their communities.

We have proudly raised over £34 million for more than 400 UK charities since our launch in 2014. Last year we funded crucial work at 59 charities across the country, granting over £2.5m. A further 20 charities benefitted from access to small grants to achieve a transformational organisation development aim. This financial support will change more than 24,000 lives in the UK, with thousands more family members indirectly benefitting. 

This is our ten-year anniversary, and we are at a pivotal moment looking at opportunities to significantly grow and amplify our impact. This is an exciting time to be launching our Philanthropy Development Committee and we are excited to be seeking someone to lead this and join our Trustee Board.

The Role
This is your opportunity to make a real impact for communities across the UK. We’re looking for a driven, passionate, and ambitious individual to join our Board of Trustees and lead our new Philanthropy Development Committee (PDC), with the aim of raising £1 million over the next two years. As Chair of the PDC, you will create this Committee, help shape its terms of reference, and recruit its members, drawing on a mix of high net worth individuals, foundations, and possibly corporates. You’ll be supported by our charity team in these endeavours and will also provide guidance and advice to our team on its outreach. This is an incredible opportunity to make a significant community impact.

Person Specification
We welcome applications from people with a range of different backgrounds. 

We are particularly looking for applications from individuals who are passionate about our ambitions and objectives and have the willingness and ability to invite professional and personal networks to support the charity. Our Chair of the new Philanthropy Development Committee will be a strong and credible leader with:

• A passion for the aims of Global’s Make Some Noise.
• A proven track record of leadership in either the voluntary, public or commercial sectors.
• Experience on committees, panels or boards.
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Understanding of the voluntary sector and a commitment to developing this knowledge in support of the charity and its plans.
• Enthusiasm for commercial radio and an interest in the media industry.
• A proven track record of leading one or more successful fundraising drives

Further Information
For comprehensive information about Global’s Make Some Noise and the role responsibilities, please download the Candidate Information Pack.

How to Apply
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please provide:

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 1 side of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Trustees Unlimited (part of the Russam group).

Please email your application to applications at trustees-unlimited . co . uk with your full name and ‘Global’s Make Some Noise’ in the subject line.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter – Managing Partner

Application Closing Date: Friday 27th September 2024 
1st Stage Interviews with Global Make Some Noise: w/c 7th and 14th October 2024
2nd Stage Interviews with Global Make Some Noise: w/c 21st and 28th October 2024

We look forward to recieving your application.

About this opportunity

We are seeking a committed vegetarian or vegan interested in taking up the role of Chair on our Board of Trustees.

Vegetarian for Life (VfL) is the only UK charity specifically dedicated to supporting older vegetarians and vegans. If you share our belief that all older people should be enabled to maintain their chosen diet and lifestyle, have access to trusted information on healthy eating and rights, and enjoy good quality food wherever they live, this role may be of interest to you.

Our trustees work with the CEO of VfL and its operational team to ensure good governance and realise the strategic aims and development of this unique charity. VfL has achieved sustained growth and impact since it was formed in 2007 and is highly respected for the breadth and quality of its work across care, advocacy, and catering sectors.

In anticipation of our current Chair completing her tenure in 2025, we currently seek someone who has the potential to lead our small board and sustain its effectiveness in supporting VfL towards further progress in the years ahead. Ideally, the candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in Governance and an understanding of the sector within which VfL operates.

The role of Trustee is a voluntary one although expenses are paid when incurred in connection with the role. The board meets quarterly, mainly via video conferencing but with at least one meeting a year in Manchester where VfL is based. Full board meetings are held on a Saturday. Some communications occur between meetings (usually by WhatsApp or email) and occasionally additional (short) meetings are required to make decisions timeously – these will always be scheduled by arrangement with members.

To be considered for this role 

You should have the skills and experience outlined above and be committed to the aims of VfL. You should be able to articulate the contribution you believe you can make to furthering these aims.

Our Vision for 2025

Business Development

• 1 in 6 UK care homes will be a member of VfL’s UK List. 1 in 100 will be VfL accredited. The first port-of-call for help and advice for those supporting older veg*ns.

Research and Policy

• A key voice in the 'choice and dignity' debate about care homes and their residents.

Supporter Services

• Responsive to the wishes, hopes and aspirations of all veg*ns in later life across the UK. Their first port-of-call for help and advice. Actively supporting the trends for reduction in meat consumption across all age groups.

To apply 
Please send a covering letter along with a CV of no more than 2 pages FAO Chair, Dr Barbara Sharp. We usually offer an informal chat about the role to applicants in the first instance prior to a formal recruitment process including interview.

Sussex MS Centre is seeking a new Chairperson to join our Board of Trustees. We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic leader who shares our values and vision to guide our charity through an exciting period of growth and development. 

Sussex MS Centre - Summary and Purpose of charity  

We are a small, inclusive, self-help and independently funded Centre supporting people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We offer drug free therapies such as Oxygen, Acupuncture, Massage, Shiatsu and group exercise classes including Keep Fit, Pilates and Yoga. The Centre provides support groups and an excellent space for socialising which helps to prevent feelings of isolation. Our aims are to maintain flexibility, mobility and provide pain relief promoting well-being and a positive attitude for those with MS. 

Why Join Us? 

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, this role provides a unique opportunity to oversee and lead a vibrant, growing charity that has been supporting people living with MS since 1984. You will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our community, influencing strategy, finance, operations, and future plans. This is a pivotal moment to collaborate with a dedicated team of trustees, staff, and volunteers who are passionate about improving the lives of those with MS and other neurological conditions. 

We are particularly eager to meet individuals who are committed to driving Sussex MS Centre forward in achieving our vision: to enhance the mental and physical health, well-being, and life opportunities of people in Sussex living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 

Get Involved 

If you are a visionary leader with a passion for improving lives, we encourage you to consider this exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of our charity.

Job description

Introduction to the role: 

The Chair of Trustees will provide leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees and centre staff ensuring that the governance and strategic direction of the charity is being fulfilled. The Chair will support and sometimes challenge the team and ensure the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the wider team to achieve our aim to continue to be an exceptionally well run and sustainable organisation so that we can make the greatest practical impact for people managing their lives with MS.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Leadership and Governance 

• Provide leadership to the charity and team ensuring the charity has the maximum impact for members and users and follows the vision/missions stated in the Strategic Plan. 

• Ensure the Board and Staff fulfil their obligations, duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. 

• Ensue the Board operates within the charities objectives as stipulated within the Articles of Association. 

• Lead the Board and ensure it operates as a team, engaging all Trustees and fostering a culture of open discussion and debate. 

• Ensure the operation of the centre is realised and systems are in place to manage and mitigate risks 

• Chair bi-monthly Board Meetings and other meetings such as Finance and Health and Safety where appropriate. 

• Act as the support mechanism and critical friend for the Centre Manager and team for operational and strategic queries. 

• Work with Trustees and the Centre Manager to recruit and appoint new Trustees and staff and ensure they receive induction, training and support. 

• Undertake an annual appraisal for the Centre Manager. 

• Perform annual remuneration reviews in consultation with the Board. 

1. External Duties 

• Act as an ambassador for and represent the charity at external meetings, events and functions. 

• Build strong relationships with other MS charities, local charitable organisations, funding partners and key stakeholders. 

1. Strategy and Planning 

• Lead the Trustees in developing, agreeing and implementing the Strategic Plan. 

• Ensue the plan is robust and regularly reviewed and/or amended. 

• Work with the Centre Manager to agree priorities aligned with the Strategic Plan. 

• Support the team in the absence of the Centre Manager and offer advice and guidance where applicable. 

1. Person Specification 

• Essential: 

• Experience of working at a leadership level within a charity or organisation. 

• Experience of charity governance and working as a Trustee. 

• Commitment to the charity, its missions and values and drive and energy to implement positive change. 

• Strong leadership, motivational, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. 

• Great communicator and able to effectively write reports and chair meetings. 

• Understanding of legal requirements for the charity and liabilities of being a Trustee. 

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. 

• Ability to think strategically and know how to convert strategy into action. 

• Desirable: 

• Financial background or understanding of financial management. 

• Located within Sussex or commuting distance from the centre. 

• Background in managing projects or working within a project delivery environment. 

• Experience or understanding of MS, the effects of the condition and treatments on offer. 

• Knowledge of challenges faced by charities and specifically health related organisations. 

• Previous experience as a Chair or Senior Leadership role. 

1. Additional Information: 

• The position requires between 10 - 15 hours per calendar month with regular duties including chairing board and sub-committee meetings, ad hoc visits to the Centre, supporting the Centre Manager and training. 

• Board meetings are preferably in person but can be via zoom if required. 

• The position is voluntary and as such not remunerated however reasonable expenses incurred in the course of duties will be reimbursed. 

Reports to: Board of Trustees
Direct Reports: CEO
Commitment: Approximately 2-4 days per month throughout the year.
Remuneration: The role of Chair is voluntary, although expenses for travel may be claimed.

Overview

Charity Purpose

• Raise funds for research into the cause, prevention and management of dementia.
• Allocate funding to university research project meeting the highest academics standards.
• Raising awareness of dementia.

Objective

• Holds the Executive team and the Board to account to:
  - remain focussed solely on the BRACE stated purpose
  - remain compliant with all English and Welsh laws and the regulations of the Charity Commission.
• Support the Chief Executive in ensuring both the Board members and Executive team work closely together to achieve the agreed strategic objectives.
• Act (in partnership with the Chief Executive) as an ambassador and the public face of BRACE.

Charity Structure

• BRACE the charity has a sole Trustee “BRACE Trustee Limited”. All members of the Board are Directors of BRACE Trustee Limited and act as Trustees of BRACE. There are up to 15 directors of BRACE Trustee Limited who for reasons of clarity are called Trustees.
• The Chair and Trustees are usually appointed for a fixed term of 4 years which can be renewed once, enabling Trustees to serve for a maximum continuous term of 8 years.

Meetings

• Board meetings are held 4 times a year plus 1 awayday. Each meeting is +/- 4 hours.
• There are currently 3 sub-committees of the Board (Scientific Advisory Committee [SAC], Finance and HR). The 3 sub-committees meet no more than one month before the board meetings either in person or on Zoom. SAC reviews applications for grants and makes recommendations to the Board for approval.
• Board Meetings are generally held in person in the Bristol area, online or hybrid meetings are not encouraged but can be facilitated.

How to Apply

If you would like to know more about the role, have an informal discussion or apply, please contact:

Chair of Trustees, Jane Dare

CEO, Chris Williams

Together we will defeat dementia.

In this, our fifteenth year of working with communities across Kent and Medway to bring enriching arts experiences to people living with dementia and their supporters, we are excited to extend and strengthen the ways in which people with dementia are involved in the running of Bright Shadow. As part of this mission, and as we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board alongside a small number of new trustees including those living with dementia. 

In conducting a wide search, we're hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don't see yourself represented here please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. And if you are new to being a trustee, don't worry, training and support will be provided.

We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop.

• Do you have experience of working in or supporting, larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
• Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
• Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis?
• Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?

In also conducting our search for a Chair alongside new trustees, we are also seeking someone who can is interested in fulfilling additional responsibilities comprising

• Providing leadership to the organisation and the board
• Confidence in chairing and facilitating board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive
• Supporting the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
• Representing Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate
• Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision making

The coming years will be an exciting time to lead RUSS. The completion of Church Grove, a groundbreaking project of 36 permanently affordable homes in south east London, is the culmination of over a decade of hard work and a momentous achievement within the community-led housing sector. In the coming year, we will be implementing our model of housing management, expanding the work of our community hub, actively searching for new development sites, and promoting our development model through our events, our work with partners and our School.

The role of the Chair involves the following key components:

Leading the organisation

• Provides strategic leadership to the Board and the organization as a whole. 
• Works with the board to develop and achieve an aspirational vision underpinned by a delivera-
• ble strategy and business plan. 
• Ensures the organization acts in line with its charitable objectives, rules, principles and any regu-
• latory frameworks to which it is subject. 
• Develops the Board so that it delivers its key strategic and governance functions. 
• Cultivates and models a culture of openness, collaboration, constructive challenge and support
• between board members, staff, residents and members. 
• Ensures an effective risk management framework is in place and oversees the monitoring of
• performance to protect the assets and reputation of the organization. 
• Establishes an effective professional relationship with the company secretary, acting as their line
• manager and overseeing recruitment and succession planning for the role. 
• Grows the organization and its people through widening its volunteer base, mobilizing its mem-
• bers and hiring and developing staff. 
• Representing the organization 
• Develops and maintains relationships with key external stakeholders and partners. 
• Builds RUSS’s profile through public engagement, networking, events and media work. 
• Acts as a champion for the organization and the community-led housing sector.

Managing the Board 

• Ensures the efficient conduct of the Board’s business and the organisation’s general meetings. 
• Ensures that Board Members are given the opportunity to express their views and appropriate
• standards of behaviour are maintained. 
• Provides leadership and control of Board meetings, ensuring all decisions are clear and suffi-
• cient time is allocated to all business presented, and adjudicating where disputes arise. 
• Ensures professional advice is received where needed, whether from staff or external sources. 
• Oversees the processes and mechanisms that support effective recruitment, development, support and succession planning of Board members, ensuring the skill mix of the Board and its committees remains fit for purpose.
• Ensures the Board delegates authority to staff, committees and others in a way that best enables effective, transparent and accountable working in line with RUSS’s principles.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

Job Title/Role: Chair

Department: Board of Trustees

Reports to: Board of Trustees (Collective)

Location: London or Remote

Contract Type: Part time

Salary: Expenses

Overview of the Organisation

The London Basketball Association (LBA) provides sustainable and regular participation in the sport of basketball whilst aiding and encouraging a variety of career paths for young people living in London’s most deprived and isolated communities. 

What is LBA looking for?

The London Basketball Association is pleased to announce that an opportunity has arisen for a Board of Trustees Chairperson to join our intensely committed organisation.

The Board of Trustees Chairperson is a pivotal role within the organisation, tasked with holding the Board and Executive Team to account, to ensure the Charity hits its mission and longer term strategic visions. This is achieved by 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 CEO and ensure that the Board functions as a unit to achieve agreed objectives.

Time Commitments: The Board of Trustees meet 6 times per year [bi-monthly]. Meeting may be held either in person and virtually. In addition to attending and chairing board meetings, this role is required for 3 hours, bi-weekly, to support the CEO, other board members and in order to fulfil the below responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Provide leadership to the LBA and its Board, ensuring maximum impact for its beneficiaries.

• Ensuring Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities and holding each Trustee to account where necessary.

• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.

• Regularly review, collectively, ‘major’ risks and associated opportunities, and ensure systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks.

• Ensure the Board operates within its charitable objectives, and provides a clear strategic direction.

• Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity and where necessary act as a spokesperson for the organisation.

Governance

• Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.

• Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively.

• Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees.

• Ensure that the governance arrangements are working in the most effective way.

• Encourage positive change and where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.

• Work within any and all agreed LBA policies.

Effectiveness

• Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision making process.

• Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the LBA and that the Board takes collective ownership.

• Work closely with the CEO to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.

• Facilitate change and address any potential external conflicts of interest.

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO, ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.

• Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.

• Conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the CEO in consultation with other Trustees.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Knowledge

• Broad knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector, in particular within the Sports sector, and current issues affecting it.

• Strong understanding of funding, fundraising strategies and grant management.

• Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.

• Good understanding of charity governance issues.

Skills

• A strong and visible passion for basketball (or other sports) and commitment to the LBA, its strategic objectives and, ultimately, its cause.

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.

• Strong tact and diplomacy skills, accompanied with the ability to listen and engage effectively.

• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

Experience

• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within a charitable organisation.

• Successful track record of achievement through their career.

The London Basketball Association (LBA) is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Could you be Rosa’s new Chair? Rosa is the UK’s only grant making fund dedicated to supporting women’s and girls’ organisations helping to create a society in which women and girls are safe, healthy and equal at work, at home and in public life. Over the last six years, our organisation has gone from strength to strength: growing our staff team and Board to fulfil our vision of a society in which women and girls are safe, healthy and have equal opportunities at work, at home and in public life.

We are looking for a Chair who shares our ambition to ensure adequate and consistent funding for organisations that support women and girls. Our Board is comprised of twelve dedicated and skilled Trustees with a range expertise and backgrounds and we are now seeking a new passionate and committed Chair.

Founded in 2008, our work focuses on the key issues affecting women’s and girls’ lives including violence and sexual abuse, reproductive rights and health, poverty and economic inequality and mental health and recognises the connections between them. We have channelled funding to small charities and organisations working in the most deprived areas of the UK and responded to the specific challenges faced by Black and minoritised led women’s and girls’ organisations.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation. We are currently working on our new strategy which will begin in 2025. This strategy aims to meet the evolving needs of the UK women’s and girls’ sector, leveraging our influence for its benefit and attracting diverse funders to invest in the sector.

We are proud of our strong partnerships with funders and investors and with women’s and girls’ organisations. We have a dynamic Chief Executive who leads a small, professional team to develop and deliver targeted programmes to meet the needs of the women and girls’ sector across these issues and across the UK.

We are particularly keen on hearing from those with experience as a Chair or Committee Chair, possessing strong leadership skills, and the ability to build trust, drive governance, and guide strategic planning and stakeholder engagement optimally in a charitable, non-profit organisation, public body, or equivalent organisation.

Rosa takes its commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion extremely seriously, recognising the value that this adds to our success.  Rosa reaps the benefits of having a diverse board and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from people from across the UK, people with a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences, people from Black and Asian communities and other racially minoritised ethnic groups, and disabled people.

It is estimated that the role will require the equivalent of approximately forty days per annum, (averaged out over the course of the year). Our board meetings (three online and one in person) are held quarterly in the early evenings. The Chair is also invited to join Board Committees.

The role is unremunerated, but we will reimburse all reasonable expenses.

The core purpose of Framework’s Board is to determine its vision and strategy and to direct, control, and scrutinise Framework’s affairs. This purpose is achieved by the Board carrying out the following essential functions:
• Ensuring that, as a charity, Framework is carrying out the purposes for which it was set up, for the public benefit
• Setting and ensuring compliance with Framework’s mission, strategic aims, corporate objectives and values, ensuring its long-term success
• Approving strategies, policies and plans to secure the achievement of the above
• Setting a positive culture, with strong service user focus • Ensuring that Framework operates effectively, efficiently and economically
• Monitoring Framework’s performance in relation to the delivery of strategies and plans and the achievement of budgets
• Providing oversight, direction and constructive challenge to Framework’s Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• The appointment (and, if necessary, the dismissal) of the Chief Executive, along with the approval of the Chief Executive’s initial salary, benefits and terms of employment
• Satisfying itself as to the integrity of financial information, approving each year’s budget, long-term financial business plan and statutory accounts
• Establishing, overseeing and reviewing a schedule of delegation and systems of internal control
• Establishing and overseeing risk management processes in order to safeguard the assets and reputation of the organisation
• Ensuring that Framework complies with its adopted governance code and includes, as necessary, an explanation of any non-compliance within its annual financial statements
• The appointment (and, if necessary, removal) of the Chair. Personal Qualities of Board Members
• Demonstrates a strong empathy with the purpose, culture and values of Framework
• Champions the right of service users to have influence, and access to excellent services
• Works in a way that builds and maintains trust and credibility with a wide range of people, regardless of background
• Proactively works to build inclusive networks and relationships; recognising and valuing difference and diversity
• Has the time, availability, drive and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of a Board Member
• Self-aware, open to feedback, reflective and prepared to develop
• Behaves in a way that is a positive role model to others.

Desirable experience/expertise
• Empathy with the services and client groups that Framework seeks to serve
• Able to support and build on the strategic vision
• Able to influence, engage and build strong working relationships
• Capable of balancing the bigger picture with more immediate needs; avoiding getting bogged down in detail
• Able to build credibility and maintain the trust of the Board
• Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to embedding Equality, Diversity and inclusion in its thinking, planning and actions
• Governance experience would be desirable, either as a member or Chair of a Board or similar
• Experience in any walk of life, however expertise in Finance and Risk and Housing and Supported Housing would be an advantage