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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? We are seeking a new chair to lead our board of trustees, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of volunteering and community projects in Kensington and Chelsea, one of London’s most diverse boroughs.
Established in 1969, we are the oldest Volunteer Centre in the country and are deeply rooted in the local community, empowering individuals to contribute positively through volunteering. Our programmes support diverse groups, including those living with disabilities and mental health challenges, ex-offenders, as well as marginalised residents seeking employment opportunities.
As chair, you will play a pivotal role in steering the Volunteer Centre towards its mission of fostering positive change in Kensington & Chelsea. Responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership in partnership with the chief executive.
- Facilitating constructive decision-making within the board.
- Maintaining relationships with stakeholders and representing VCKC at various events.
- Supporting the development and cohesion of the board team.
By becoming chair of our board of trustees, you will have the opportunity to drive positive change and contribute to a vibrant community. If you are ready to make a difference, apply now and be part of something meaningful.
Join Our Team as Treasurer at New Economics Foundation!
Are you passionate about transforming the economy for the betterment of people and the planet? Do you possess a strong financial background and a desire to contribute to meaningful change? If so, New Economics Foundation (NEF) invites you to become our Treasurer and trustee, playing a vital role in guiding our strategic direction and financial stewardship.
While long established, we are not a typical think tank. Since 1986, we have been leading progressive thought and action, bringing together economic, social and environmental policy. We research, develop and campaign for radical policy solutions that will transform the economy so it works for people and planet.
We will soon announce the appointment of a new Chair, and have a vibrant, committed Board. With a general election approaching it’s an exciting time to join us.
As Treasurer, you will work alongside fellow trustees to ensure NEF achieves its mission and remains accountable to stakeholders. Your specific responsibilities will include:
· Maintaining oversight of NEF’s financial affairs on behalf of the Board of Trustees.
· Providing guidance on financial stewardship in alignment with our strategic aims.
· Chairing the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee and contributing to the Board & Officers’ Committee.
· Overseeing compliance with statutory requirements and the presentation of organisational budgets and accounts.
· Acting as a sounding board for the Director of Finance & Operations and addressing any major financial concerns.
· Supporting the review of financial controls, reserves, and risk management policies.
· Meeting with external auditors as necessary and presenting accounts to trustees.
Commitment:
· An average of 2 days per month, including preparing for and attending hybrid Board and sub-committee meetings.
· The Treasurer will typically serve a three-year term, with a maximum of two terms allowed.
Application Deadline: Thursday 25th April 2024 at 9am
How to Apply
Please visit our website to see the details of how to apply.
If you would like to talk to a current trustee about the role before applying do let us know by contacting us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Treasurer is a key role supporting Trustees and Committee Members by ensuring the finances of the KPA are properly managed in line with Charity Commission reporting, accounting and financial governance requirements.
GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit new Trustees to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
For this role, we are seeking a qualified accountant with charity experience to be both our Treasurer and a Trustee.
The role requires someone with commitment, enthusiasm and a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with being a kidney patient. You will have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. As a result, we are seeking to recruit a new Chair to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The Chair role provides leadership to the organisation and the Trustee board by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes in order to ensure that GSTTKPA moves forward and continues to benefit kidney patients in the future.
The Chair will also need to set the strategy for the charity for the next few years which is vital for ensuring that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, the new post holder must understand that all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that the Chair and the other Trustees must always act as a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, the new Chair must have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Demelza Charity is seeking high calibre individuals to join our team of Trustees.
Demelza is an inclusive organisation, and we are committed to building a representative workplace, ensuring that we reflect the diversity of the children, families, and communities we support.
We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply for positions at Demelza and we celebrate the value of difference.
You do not need previous Trustee experience. We offer comprehensive training and we pay all out of pocket expenses. Time commitment is up to 2 days every 3 months, broken down into meetings of around 2 hours and reading papers beforehand. All dates are given one year in advance.
This year we have added targeting to our general trustee recruitment by looking for talented individuals with expertise in the following specific areas, to support our vital work in providing expert palliative and end of life care to babies, children and young people and support to their families.
• Do you have senior nursing expertise at board level or equivalent, with oversight for
clinical governance/quality. You will support delivery of the clinical strategy with the
highest quality and user experience. You will have excellent safeguarding expertise.
• Medical expertise to strengthen the clinical strategy delivery and support a multi
disciplinary approach. Your expertise might come from any relevant medical discipline –
eg paediatrician, critical care, any area of acute medicine.
• Are you a senior experienced retailer, familiar with all aspects of maximising profitability
and positive customer experience. You will help us to maximise the financial,
reputational and PR opportunities of our suite of retail outlets and optimise the model to
support growth.
• We seek professional fundraising expertise for an income stream in excess of several
£million. You will support the broad portfolio to strengthen and sustain the Charity for
the future.
• Communications expertise to help us deliver a concise message to all our stakeholders.
You will have previous senior level experience of delivering key messages and developing
a tone of voice that is inclusive and compelling to all involved with Demelza.
You may have other valuable skills.
Closing date 26th May 2024, interviews to follow.
We deliver extraordinary care to extraordinary children facing serious or life-limiting conditions, providing support for all the family.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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GSTTKPA is going through an exciting period of change. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a new Company Secretary to support our ambitious and innovative change programme, so we can continue to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity.
The role of Company Secretary is a key and important Trustee position on the Board. The Company Secretary will support the Chair and Vice Chair by ensuring the board functions smoothly. The Company Secretary will also have the opportunity to assist with activities and initiatives that are funded by GSTTKPA.
Trustees play a vital role in making sure that GSTTKPA achieves its core purpose. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy andthat our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, all the Trustees have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always actas a group and not as individuals.
As a Trustee, we also require the successful applicant to have a commitment to equality; celebrate diversity and be responsive to the needs of different groups and individuals within GSTTKPA and the wider community. In return, the successful applicant will join a warm and friendly team that works collaboratively to support each other as well as our kidney patients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The inspirational peer to peer mental health charity is looking for an experienced Chair of Trustees to help us increase our fundraising and service reach.
We are developing an ambitious ten year startegy to grow our reach, embed service excellence in mental health and have a strong financial base for operations.
If you are passionate about mental health and have experience in governance, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Interviews with the interim Chair and Chief Executive will be on a rolling basis, so please dont delay putting in an application. Please send us your CV and a short covering letter to apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about providing a world where every child can learn grow and flourish? Are you looking for an opportunity to help you grow your leadership skills?
What will you be doing?
Philanthropy and Supporter Relations Lead
Growing our income, and growing our relationships with supporters and donors, is a key priority for the Winch. This is particularly important in the current funding environment, and will make a huge difference to our ability to continue achieving impact for children and young people we support in North Camden. We particularly invite candidates who believe they can play a specific role in helping us to make progress in this area.
We are looking for a Trustee who can help guide our external communications and enhance our ability to attract, engage and steward our relationships with people and partners who will be champions of our cause.
And/or
Property and/or management of complex capital development projects
The Winch operates two main facilities; its main offices in Swiss Cottage and Belsize Community Library. The Winch is facing some important decisions about our main offices and the potential development of new facilities under a section 106 agreement in an adjacent, private development. This has important implications for the charity – both in practical terms, but also because the children and young people we support have a strong emotional connection to our location.
We are looking for a Trustee who can help develop and lead our property strategy on behalf of the Board. Ideally, you will bring experience of property development and/or negotiating the commissioning and delivery of significant capital projects.
What are we looking for?
GENERAL PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Commitment to the mission and ethos of the Winch
- It is important that ALL our Trustees share the charity’s values, including our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Demonstrable ability to operate strategically
- Ability to work well in a team and through consensus
- Great communications and leadership skills
- Understanding of the responsibilities of a trustee
- A strong interest in and commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people
- Able to commit the time needed to fulfil the duties of a trustee
- Networks which they are willing to access to advance the mission of the Winch
Desirable
- Previous experience of working to or with a governance Board
Further information
This is a voluntary role. The time commitment includes the following on average:
- Prepare for and attend at least four full Board meetings a year
- Prepare for and attend an annual away day or two half-days
- Prepare for and attend occasional meetings or contribute to time-limited trustee working groups
- Be available for advice and support to the executive team on specific issues in which a trustee has particular expertise
As well as the full Board, we have a Finance Committee and an HR & Governance Committee, which you would be welcome to join should you be successful in your application. Both committees meet four times a year.
Trustees are also encouraged to spend time engaging with the work of the Winch.
All trustees are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and a Fit and Proper Person check.
What difference will you make?
Your life experience, knowledge, and skills are invaluable to ensure that we can continue to fulfil our mission.
As a trustee, you'll play a crucial role within The Winch team by:
- Setting our direction and purpose
- Promoting and consistently acting in the best interests of our charity
- Facilitating connections with our communities
- Providing support to our dedicated staff who manage and run the charity
What we’re looking for
When recruiting trustees, we are looking for those who are:
- Able to represent and speak for the Winch
- Able to offer constructive challenges and think creatively
- Passionate and committed to our mission, vision and values
Before you apply
How to apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.
Please ensure that your application is submitted by 9 am on Monday, 27th May. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions regarding the submission process.
Time frame
Either: 11th June between 4-7pm or1 7th June between 4-7pm or 19th June between 4-7pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is seeking to appoint the following Board positions – to enhance the skills, experience and diversity of our Boards, and to accommodate recent growth and governance needs:
(1) Two new Trustees for the parent charity’s Board of Trustees, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has one of these desired specialisms (see Recruitment Pack for further detail) =
- Income generation - in particular, high net worth donors; corporates; commercial including sales and negotiation expertise.
- Healthcare - Pre-hospital emergency care expertise and/ or Care Quality Commission regulation experience and/ or NHS and health care commissioning experience.
- Has the time to commit to four in person Board meetings and four virtual committee meetings per annum as well as the annual in person Board Day, and any relevant events (annual basis).
(2) One new Director for the charity’s trading subsidiary Board of Directors, Midlands Air Ambulance Trading Ltd.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has retail sector experience, with charity retail experience desirable.
- Has the time to commit to four Board meetings, the annual Board Day and any relevant events (annual basis).
Our MAAC Trustees and MAATL Directors are volunteers and are highly valued for their contribution to the Charity. Becoming a MAAC Trustee or MAATL Director will provide you with the opportunity to use your professional skills and life experiences to make a demonstrable impact – helping us to provide outstanding helicopter-led medical services now and in the future.
Closing date Friday 28th June 2024
To provide patients with outstanding pre-hospital care and lifesaving intervention through the operation of helicopter-led emergency medical services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be one of our next Trustees? Could you be the next Vice Chair of our Board?
PACT, with a rich history dating back to 1911, is a leading adoption charity and trauma recovery provider across southern and central England. By joining us, you'll play a crucial part in placing children in secure and loving families, empowering women to take control of their lives and aiding the recovery of those affected by domestic abuse.
We’re looking for individuals to join our Board of Trustees who share our passion for making a real difference to the lives of hundreds of children, women and families. We’re particularly keen to hear from people with skills and experience in marketing, digital development, lived experience of our services, including from adopters, children’s or adult social care and commercial business.
We know the value of having board members who champion inclusive values and bring a wide variety of perspectives to our organisation and welcome applications for people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and levels of experience.
If you’re interested in joining as a Trustee and have no prior board experience this isn’t a problem. For the Vice Chair role some prior Trustee experience or transferable skills would be ideal.
We provide comprehensive training and support and offer flexibility and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Plus, you'll gain immense satisfaction from knowing your efforts directly impact vulnerable individuals and families.
If you’re excited by our work, have time to give and want to be part of something truly meaningful and live changing, this fantastic opportunity could be for you.
Learn more about our amazing work please visit our website.
For an informal discussion with our CEO, please visit our website for contact details. If you are interested in the Vice-Chair opportunity we can arrange for an informal discussion with our current Vice-Chair.
Interested? For more information and details of how to apply, please take a look at the volunteer page of our website where you will also find our Trustee recruitment pack.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 31 May 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about providing a world where every child can learn grow and flourish? Are you looking for an opportunity to help you grow your leadership skills?
What will you be doing?
Our current Treasurer will complete their service as a trustee in March 2025. We are looking to appoint a new Trustee with demonstrable experience of strategic financial leadership, and ideally a professional background in accountancy, who can help to fulfil this role.
The Finance Lead will chair our Finance Committee and oversee our financial strategy, including the audit process and the production of our Annual Report and Accounts.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Commitment to the mission and ethos of the Winch
- It is important that ALL our Trustees share the charity’s values, including our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
- Demonstrable ability to operate strategically
- Ability to work well in a team and through consensus
- Great communications and leadership skills
- Understanding of the responsibilities of a trustee
- A strong interest in and commitment to the wellbeing of children and young people
- Able to commit the time needed to fulfil the duties of a trustee
- Networks which they are willing to access to advance the mission of the Winch
Desirable
- Previous experience of working to or with a governance Board
Further information
This is a voluntary role. The time commitment includes the following on average:
- Prepare for and attend at least four full Board meetings a year
- Prepare for and attend an annual away day or two half-days
- Prepare for and attend occasional meetings or contribute to time-limited trustee working groups
- Be available for advice and support to the executive team on specific issues in which a trustee has particular expertise
As well as the full Board, we have a Finance Committee and an HR & Governance Committee, which you would be welcome to join should you be successful in your application. Both committees meet four times a year.
Trustees are also encouraged to spend time engaging with the work of the Winch.
All trustees are required to complete an enhanced DBS check and a Fit and Proper Person check.
What difference will you make?
Your life experience, knowledge, and skills are invaluable to ensure that we can continue to fulfil our mission.
As a trustee, you'll play a crucial role within The Winch team by:
- Setting our direction and purpose
- Promoting and consistently acting in the best interests of our charity
- Facilitating connections with our communities
- Providing support to our dedicated staff who manage and run the charity
What we’re looking for
When recruiting trustees, we are looking for those who are:
- Able to represent and speak for the Winch
- Able to offer constructive challenges and think creatively
- Passionate and committed to our mission, vision and values
Before you apply
How to apply
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete our additional application form.
Please ensure that your application is submitted by 9 am on Monday, 27th May. If you encounter any difficulties or have questions regarding the submission process.
Time frame
Either: 11th June between 4-7pm or1 7th June between 4-7pm or 19th June between 4-7pm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At YMCA Fairthorne Group, our vision is to be a leader in transforming communities so that all children, young people and families can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Set up in 1981, we provide a broad range of services across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for children and young people. These services include; early years facilities, day and residential camps, youth services, housing and supported services for vulnerable adults, family activities and community services.
YMCA Fairthorne Group
Trustees
Unremunerated
You would be joining the YMCA Fairthorne Group at a critical time in our development. After a challenging post-Covid period, the charity has delivered a strong first year in its turnaround plan and now the Board are exploring what opportunities exist to further extend and expand the social impact of the charity through its core operational workstreams.
We are seeking Trustees to join us at a crucial time in our development and are looking for individuals who bring skills/experience in one or more of the following areas;
· Youth services
· Digital marketing, PR and Communications
· Transformation and Strategy
For further information and to apply, please visit the role on our website using the link provided.
Deadline for applications – 16 June
Abbey Multi Academy Trust seeks Trustees to join us as we design and deliver a new strategy focused on growth and increasing our impact on the communities we serve.
Applications close at: 9 a.m. Thursday 13th June 2024.
Location: Leeds
About Abbey MAT
Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Church of England Trust (MAT) within the Anglican Diocese of Leeds that currently consists of eight schools that work together to inspire learners and change their lives as a result of our educational provision.
We are committed to our Trust vision to work in partnership to educate, nurture and empower our students and our employees. We do this within environments which are welcoming, disciplined and purposeful.
Through a range of opportunities including academic, cultural and spiritual, our pupils and colleagues are empowered and nurtured to flourish and live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).
About the roles
As a Trustee for Abbey Multi Academy Trust (Abbey MAT), you play a crucial role in overseeing the effective governance and administration of the Trust. Your responsibilities extend to ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies such as the Charity Commission and the Department for Education, safeguarding Trust assets, and utilising our resources responsibly to achieve our mission. As a Trustee, you hold ultimate accountability for the Trust’s actions and decisions.
We are in the process of setting our strategic priorities for the next three years in readiness for the launch of the next plan. Your role involves contributing to the strategic development of the Trust while maintaining responsible management practices that align with our objectives.
Trustees play an active role in setting the strategic direction of the Trust, implementing policies to safeguard assets, and promoting the Trust’s growth and sustainability.
As a Trustee, you will have a direct impact on the success of our schools, so it is essential that you are passionate about providing the best opportunities for our children and staff and possess the strategic leadership skills to support and challenge our leaders effectively.
Abbey MAT values a culture that places learners at the heart of everything we do. Therefore, we need our Trust Board to reflect these values and work toward creating the best environment for our students.
Our Trust Board members serve as registered directors, responsible for ensuring clarity of vision, ethos, and strategic direction. The Board provides a diverse range of expertise, knowledge, and perspectives to support and challenge Abbey MAT in achieving its vision and maintaining its role as a key contributor to the educational community.
As a Trustee, you will play an integral role in this journey, and we welcome you to join us in shaping the future of Abbey MAT.
Who we are looking for
The background of our Trustees can vary, but what matters most is your commitment to our mission and your ability to contribute meaningfully to the Trust’s success.
In terms of professional expertise, we are specifically interested in hearing from those with the following experience:
- Education leadership and policy understanding
- People strategy and HR
- Finance and strategic management
Peridot Partners and Abbey MAT are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 13th June 2024.
Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring that Autism Unlimited achieves its core purpose of supporting and empowering those with autism while ensuring the charity develops and delivers its strategy.
About Autism Unlimited
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. We partner with them to find solutions and provide educational and life skills training.
From bespoke education for children, to independent living skills and career guidance for adults, we ensure that everyone who comes to us for support finds a route to their goals and to a rich and fulfilled life.
Autism Unlimited exists to support and empower autistic children, adults and their families. We partner with them to find solutions and provide educational and life skills training.
From bespoke education for children, to independent living skills and career guidance for adults, we ensure that everyone who comes to us for support finds a route to their goals and to a rich and fulfilled life.
What will you be doing?
We seek three trustees with SEND education, HR, or adult social care experience to join our Board. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who will bring enthusiasm and commitment to the role and broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.
Much has changed since our founders started the charity over 50 years ago. We have grown enormously, and we know that there is still much to do.
We recognise the challenges for children, adults and their families and will work with them as partners to find solutions and create opportunities through tailored learning and support.
It is thanks to the continued hard work and dedication of everybody involved in our charity, that we can deliver new opportunities for the children and adults we support.
Today, we employ over 400 people across the South of England, and our future plans include a programme of engagement with organisations to share the benefits of employing autistic people as well as expansion of our autism and SEN college, Futures.
We want to show to the outside world that we are accessible and relevant to the autistic community, particularly those audiences or organisations which we may not have reached until now.
To support us in our mission, we want Trustees who have the following skills and qualities:
- A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; interest and/or lived experience of autism.
- Willingness and ability to understand and deliver on their duties and responsibilities as trustees and act in the charity's best interests
- Creative and strategic thinking, sound and independent judgement, and ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion; confidence to challenge and be challenged
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission
- Willingness to lead according to our charity values
- Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What are we looking for?
- A strong personal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion; interest and/or lived experience of autism.
- Willingness and ability to understand and deliver on their duties and responsibilities as trustees and act in the charity's best interests
- Creative and strategic thinking, sound and independent judgement, and ability to work effectively as a team member
- Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion; confidence to challenge and be challenged
- Enthusiasm for our vision and mission
- Willingness to lead according to our charity values
- Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
What difference will you make?
Our trustees are our 'guardians of purpose', making sure that all the decisions we make put the needs of autistic people first. They also safeguard the assets of Autism Unlimited – both physical assets, including property, and intangible ones, such as our reputation.
Commitment:
Five Board meetings annually. Where possible, in-person in the afternoon. Four committee meetings annually; evening One annual strategy day
How to apply:
Please contact us via Reach with any questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contribute to transforming the lives of learners through providing opportunities to help shape students' futures, as a Governor of Solihull College & University Centre.
Applications close at 12 p.m. Wednesday 12th June 2024.
About the role.
Due to current Governors’ terms of office coming to an end, we have taken time to consider the breadth of skills, networks, and experience currently represented on our Governing Body, and where additional talent and expertise could add value. When considering our ambitious strategy, which is included on this microsite, we welcome the interest of committed governors who have the time and interest to contribute to our strategic planning and act as a critical friend to our Principal & CEO and her leadership team.
Governors, together, make up the non-executive governing board of Solihull College & University Centre – known as the Corporation. The work of a Member of the Corporation (Governor) in setting the strategic direction of Solihull College & University Centre and providing effective oversight is central to the success of the College.
By becoming a Governor of Solihull College & University Centre, you will be joining a high-performing board and successful education and skills-focused organisation. This is your opportunity to steer provision that benefits the students, the West Midlands’ communities, and employers directly. Being a Governor of Solihull College & University Centre is hugely rewarding and is an opportunity to make a real difference to the education standards, curriculum provision, and, importantly, the experience of our learners and apprentices.
Whilst in some respects the role of the Corporation can be summed up as one of exercising “oversight” of the College and its business, the term should not be taken to imply in any sense a passive or merely symbolic role. The Corporation is accountable for the financial solvency of the College, its sound management, the quality of the service which it provides, and its educational character. The Corporation is also accountable for the proper use of the public funds entrusted to it.
Sound governance requires more than simply ensuring that the books balance and that the Principal & CEO is getting on with the business of running the organisation within the parameters established by the governors. Colleges must be able to respond to changes in direction of government policy and anticipate changing needs in their communities. The Corporation must be actively involved in reviewing the role of the College and in planning and managing change to ensure the long-term health and success of Solihull College & University Centre.
There are seven meetings of the Corporation throughout the academic year (September through to July), plus two additional development days held on a Saturday. In addition to this, there are additional meetings of the Search & Governance Committee, the Audit & Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee, and the Financial Oversight Group.
Opportunities for Governors to participate in visits and meetings with students are arranged throughout the year. It is expected that – with preparation for meetings, liaison with the College, and training – Governors should plan to spend a minimum of six hours per month undertaking the responsibilities of the role; including reading papers, visiting the College, and attending meetings.
Who we are looking for.
As Solihull College & University Centre has two campuses in Solihull (Blossomfield and Woodlands), a college campus in Stratford-upon-Avon and is the lead partner for Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology with a campus in Birmingham, we feel it is important you live, work, or have a strong connection with the West Midlands region.
To support our strategic ambitions, we are looking to appoint two non-executive Governors to our Corporation – the Governing Body of Solihull College & University Centre.
We are specifically looking for talented people who can add value to the discussions which take place at the Corporation, its committees, and any special interest groups, by providing support and challenge to our leadership through the appraisal of reports, plans, and strategies.
We very much welcome interest from those with substantial leadership experience in the following sectors:
- Estates (Capital Projects, or Property Management, or Environmental Sustainability)
- Finance (Professional Qualified)
Whilst having non-executive/board-level experience is desirable, what’s more important to us is your ability to work as part of our Corporation and provide the scrutiny required in an organisation of this size from a place of experience.
We need you to have a fundamental belief in the power of education and training, and how it can transform not just lives, but communities of people.
Recognising the diversity of the West Midlands, combined with our own strategic ambitions around inclusion and inclusivity, we very much encourage the interest of candidates who will support us in our ambition to further diversify the leadership and governance of Solihull College & University Centre. We acknowledge there is work to do and working hard to ensure our decision-makers are reflective of the communities we serve and include the latest EDI report for you to review as part of this microsite.
Peridot Partners and Solihull College & University Centre are, together, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our client expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references before any final offer can be made.
Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 12 p.m. Wednesday 12th June 2024.