Volunteer Chair of Trustees for Environmental Charity | Forest Of Hearts
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Experienced charity chair of trustees wanted to guide the board and ensure the effective governance of our Charitable Incorporated Organisation as we create ‘gardens for good’ to improve wellbeing, boost biodiversity and enhance employability.
What difference will you make?
You will make a real difference by ensuring sound governance of our small and successful organisation as we create ‘gardens for good’ to improve wellbeing, boost biodiversity and enhance employability.
What are we looking for?
Strategic, leadership, and interpersonal skills to effectively guide the board and the organisation. Able to lead meetings, manage relationships, and ensure the board fulfills its responsibilities. Key skills include strategic thinking, communication, conflict resolution, and a deep understanding of the charity's mission and operations. A pragmatic person, with attention to details along with an interest in improving mental health and wellbeing and boosting biodiversity.
What will you be doing?
We are looking to recruit an experienced charity trustee who can help us to steer the direction for the next 5 years whilst ensuring strong and sound governance. The chair of trustees for a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) foundation charity leads the board, ensuring effective governance and strategic direction. They oversee board meetings, support the chief executive, and represent the charity publicly. The chair also ensures the board focuses on long-term goals and complies with legal and regulatory requirements, including the charity's governing document. Key Responsibilities of the Chair Leading the Board The chair presides over trustee meetings, setting the agenda and facilitating discussions to ensure effective decision-making. Supporting the Chief Executive The chair provides guidance and support to the chief executive or head of staff, acting as a point of contact between the board and staff. Strategic Direction The chair ensures the board focuses on long-term strategic goals, setting the charity's direction and monitoring progress against plans. Governance and Compliance The chair promotes high standards of governance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring the charity complies with its governing document and relevant laws and regulations. Public Representation The chair may represent the charity at external events, meetings, or in the media. Ensuring Effective Decision Making The chair ensures that board decisions are carried out and takes urgent action when necessary between meetings.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
* Job function
Strategy/Planning, Legal, and Management
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