Deputy Chair of Hidayah

The Deputy Chair of Hidayah provides essential support to the Chair, helps ensure the effective governance of the organisation, and stands ready to act in the Chair’s absence. This role helps maintain the smooth functioning of the Board and the organisation overall.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

This role will have the following duties, but are not limited to:

·   Support the Chair in providing strategic leadership and overseeing Trustee meetings, stepping in as Chair when needed

·   Contribute to the development, implementation, and review of Hidayah’s Strategic Plan, Annual Report, and key governance policies

·   Help manage volunteers and support fellow Trustees to ensure shared responsibility, accountability, and active engagement across the Board

·   Assist in planning and delivering core governance activities, such as the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Trustee votes

·   Act as a signatory on financial matters, supporting the smooth running of Hidayah’s operations.

·   Lead or support outreach activities, including identifying and engaging new partners, drafting proposals, and maintaining outreach records

·   Help plan and promote events and campaigns, and contribute to the development of inclusive outreach strategies

·   Represent Hidayah at external events, building relationships with individuals and organisations aligned with our mission

What do we expect from the Deputy Chair?

Please note that you must agree with and fit the criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:

Essential:

·   A strong commitment to Hidayah’s mission and values, particularly around LGBTQ+ Muslim inclusion

·   Reliable, organised, and able to manage tasks independently

·   Good written and verbal communication skills

·   Basic digital literacy – including use of email, Google Drive, and Microsoft Office tools

·   Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity

·   Respectful, inclusive, and collaborative working style

·   Willingness to take initiative, contribute ideas, and stay engaged with wider organisational activity

Desirable:

·   Experience in community outreach, project support, or partnership building – particularly in a grassroots, voluntary, or equalities-focused setting

·   Familiarity with governance, quality assurance, or safeguarding in the charity or community sector

·   Experience facilitating or supporting meetings and group discussions

·   Ability to resolve conflict or challenges with empathy and professionalism

·   Knowledge or lived experience of LGBTQ+ Muslim identities or the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality

·   Awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices

How much commitment is required?

This is a voluntary role with flexible hours, and can be carried out around your existing commitments. The role will take approximately 2 - 4 hours per week (flexible depending on needs and availability). You are also required to attend monthly board meetings. There is also an expectation of willingness to commit to the role for at least 3 months.