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Teddington, Greater London (Hybrid) 16.69 miles
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Who we are 

ECA offers a Social Centre that serves as a place for people to reconnect with old friends and meet new people in a secure and inviting setting. While activities are primarily aimed at elderly and vulnerable adults in the local area, the centre is open to everyone.

Our current programme includes

  • Social gatherings at the Elleray Social Centre.
  • Arts, crafts, educational talks, and workshops.
  • Exercise Classes, Gentle fitness classes tailored for seniors, both indoor and outdoor.
  • Counselling and support groups.
  • Outings

Services like hairdressing, chiropody, and daily hot lunches

How we operate 

The Social Centre is managed by a Centre Manager, Administrator, Activity and Volunteer Coordinator, and a cook. They are supported by a team of approximately 40 volunteers who assist in the office, gardens, café, and facilitate daily activities. The organization operates as a Charitable Company regulated by the Charities Commission and has eight Trustees on the Board of Trustees. The Trustees meet six times a year, with additional meetings as needed.

To discuss the role further, please contact the current Chair, Joan Barnett.

Chair Role Description 

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

 

What we are looking for

  • Ideally previous experience of being a trustee.  
  • A keen sense of strategic purpose.
  • Governance and committee experience in a charity or business setting.
  • Strong in execution and managing transformation projects, including leading the charity in the new ECA building setting.  
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement and ability to constructively negotiate and collaborate with various institutions, entities, and personnel.
  • Affinity with and commitment to the local SW London and Teddington area.
  • Business experience and awareness across finance, risk, IT, and people management, would be desirable.    
  • An inclusive leadership style, able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing.  
  • The ability to listen and engage effectively, comfortable with challenge and debate and able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment.  
  • In advocation, be able and willing to champion ECA’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels.
  • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  
  • Be available, responsive and flexible to advise, support or give consent to, as needed.

Terms of office  

  • Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
  • This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment

  • Attending [6] Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are generally held in person at the ECA building.
  • Periodic meetings with the Centre Manager and management team, with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad-hoc issues.
  • Other meetings, including on potential strategy and other charity-related issues.  

In addition to the above, the Chair will have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:

Responsibilities of all trustees 

  • Support and provide advice on ECA’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.  
  • Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation. 
  • Oversee ECA’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.  
  • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. 
  • Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. 
  • Review and approve ECA’s financial statements. 
  • Provide support and challenge to the ECA’s management team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. 
  • Keep abreast of changes in ECA’s operating environment. 
  • Contribute to regular reviews of the ECA’s own governance. 
  • Convene and attend Board meetings, and be prepared to contribute to discussions and lead on proposed outcomes.
  • Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect ECA’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests. 
  • Contribute to the broader promotion of ECA’s objects, aims, and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge, and contacts.

Essential qualities and attributes of all trustees 

  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and act in the best interests of the charity. 
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment, and work effectively as a board member. 
  • Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.  
  • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 
  • Enthusiasm for our vision and mission. 
  • Willingness to lead according to the ECA values.
  • Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.

The Elleray Centre

The Centre will be fully accessible, featuring a lift to the first floor. It includes a large hall that can split into two rooms and two additional activity rooms upstairs. A café and lounge will also open onto a garden with outdoor seating.

The funding for the new centre comes from Richmond Council, acknowledging ECA's local contributions over three decades. The future centre is leased from the council.

Deadline 31/10/2025

Application includes CV and brief covering letter 

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.

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TPP Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 0
Posted on: Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Closing date: 30 September 2025 at 16:01
Job ref: L3109
Tags: Strategy