We are looking for a Chair of Trustees who has:
A strong track record within commercial/visitor experience/fundraising/income generation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Natural affinity for public speaking.
Our Chair of Trustees will:
1. Lead the board in ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for governance of the charity and acts in accordance with its constitution.
2. Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
3. Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
4. Provide firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, then evaluating performance against agreed targets.
5. Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
6. Ensure financial stability of the charity.
7. Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
8. Plan the annual cycle of board meetings.
9. Set agendas for board meetings.
10. Chair and facilitate board meetings.
11. Has the casting vote if board cannot reach majority.
12. Appoint senior staff and monitor their performance.
13. Optimise relationship be...