Objective:
The Chair provides inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees in its accountability for Eikon’s vision, mission, charitable purposes and upholding its values whilst supporting Trustees individually and collectively in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity.
The Chair provides line management to the CEO, offering support, advice and appraisal, and with the SLT, when appropriate, to deliver its Strategy and achieve its Annual Plan goals and objectives. He or she will act as a champion, ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the CEO.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Oversee and ensure that duties are fulfilled, strategies are established and that the Board regularly reviews risks and opportunities.
Governance: Confirm the charity’s arrangements, Trustees and systems are effective and comply with the Charity Commission Governance Code.
External Relations: Represent Eikon as an ambassador and spokesperson with external stakeholders, when appropriate.
Efficiency and Effectiveness: Engage Trustees while chairing meetings and documenting decisions and actions arising.
Relationship with CEO and Senior Leadership Team: Establish a strong, open, collaborative, supportive relationship with key team members; agree objectives and goals for the CEO.
Person Specifications
Personal Qualities: Strong and visible passion, commitment and advocacy for Eikon and children and young people’s mental health.
Experience: Track record of operation and achievement at a senior strategic level including both internal and external presentations and representation.
Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and motivational skills combined with financial management experience; understanding of charity governance.
Location:
The Eikon Charity is based in New Haw, Surrey, and operates throughout most of Surrey’s boroughs and beyond.
Remuneration
The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.
Time Commitment
Chairing, in person, four evening Board meetings per year, a Board and Senior Leadership Team away day and the annual Audit & Finance Committee meeting. There are regular in person or online meetings and calls with the Chief Executive Officer and liaison with individual Trustees and senior staff on particular issues. Together with the CEO, represent the Charity at events and meetings with key stakeholders.Standard appointment term is three years.
Registered Charity
Helping young people feel safe, heard and supported
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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!
Ready to Build the Financial Foundations for London's Youth? Become our Honorary Treasurer!
Urban Youth, a brand-new, vibrant youth work charity, is on a mission to create a positive, inclusive community for young Londoners. We're seeking an Honorary Treasurer to help us get set up, registered, and financially sound, ready to empower young people across the city.
Managing the Money, Magnifying the Mission
At Urban Youth, we're not just about running activities; we're about sparking self-discovery, fostering friendships, and equipping young people with essential life skills. We're about creating unforgettable memories and guiding them to explore the world around them.
As our Honorary Treasurer, you won't just be balancing books; you'll be the financial architect of our mission. You'll bring your expertise in financial oversight, strategic planning, and charity finance to help us:
- Establish robust financial systems and controls.
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission regulations.
- Develop budgets and financial forecasts to support our growth.
- Provide essential financial guidance to the Board of Trustees.
This is a unique opportunity to lay the crucial financial groundwork for Urban Youth, ensuring every pound goes further in making a tangible, lasting difference in the lives of young Londoners.
Why Join the Urban Youth Movement?
This is more than just volunteering; it's an opportunity to leave a profound and lasting mark:
- Make a Foundational Impact: Your financial acumen will directly enable Urban Youth to launch and operate effectively, empowering young people from day one.
- Pioneer a New Initiative: Be part of the inaugural team, building the financial framework for a dynamic new charity from its inception.
- Utilize Your Expertise: Apply your valuable experience in finance, accounting, or treasury to a cause that truly matters.
- Join a Passionate Community: Become part of a dedicated team committed to making a tangible difference in London.
If you're passionate about financial stewardship and ready to use your expertise to help a new charity flourish and empower the next generation, we want to hear from you! Help us create a financially sound organisation that perfectly captures the spirit and aspirations of London's incredible youth.
Ready to make your mark and help us create a wave of positive change in young people's lives?
Express your interest by applying via this Charity Job website. We can't wait to hear from you!
URBAN YOUTH
Building Futures | Forging Connections | Creating Memories.
Non Charity Employer
6 - 10
Positive and engaging youth work activities and programmes that help young people discover themselves, build life skills and help shape their destiny.
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Could you be a trustee for Avenues?
Avenues Group is a specialist provider of adult social care, supporting people with complex needs to enjoy life. We always want to do things better, and as part of our development we are now looking for new trustees.
Our trustee group has to reflect the diversity of the people we support and the communities in which we work, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
We would particularly like to hear from people with lived experience of disability, encouraging people who are accessing support services, and neurodivergent people.
Do you have experience in any of the following?
- Care Sector Financial Experience to join our Board and Finance Committee
- Health and Social Care Experience (outside Avenues) to join our Board and one committee (to be decided).
- People management and organisational development to join our Board and the People, Culture and Reward Committee
- Risk Management (specialising in a quality, compliance and regulatory environment) to join our Board and our Audit and Risk Committee.
If so, we'd like to meet you, apply today and to find out more about us and the role please download the attached trustee pack and role profile.
Still unsure if this role is for you? We are happy to offer an informal chat with our Head of Governance so feel free to contact us and we can organise this.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of an organisation that instils its values at all levels of the business, ensuring the people we support are at the forefront of our decisions.
Our people love working here, and most trustees stay for many years, becoming as passionate as we are.
This opportunity will be useful for anyone wanting to learn more about being a trustee, full training and support will be provided, and wishing to develop a more rounded skill set. It can also be a fantastic opportunity for someone with many years of experience to share their skills.
As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidates will meet and be interviewed by different stakeholders including people we support and Chairs of Committees as well as our CEO, current Group Boards Chair and other trustees of the board.
Interviews are planned week commencing w/c 18th August and w/c 25th August (subject to any changes due to availability of stakeholders).
We will process your data in line with our privacy policy. To find out more read the Privacy Notice on our website. We want you to have control over your data. You can contact us at any time to request or change the data that we hold about you or even if you just have a question relating to the data, we hold about you.
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