Volunteer Chair to the Board | DigiKick CIC
DigiKick Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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DigiKick is an award-winning, person-centred training provider helping people maximise their potential. We work across Birmingham, helping people become confident online and supporting community organisations reach their maximum potential.
What difference will you make?
Lead the board Attend quarterly board meetings Read weekly update emails and respond as needed Provide support and advice on DigiKick’s vision, goals and activities Contributing at board meetings Responding to email questions Challenging or supporting actions and decisions of the directors based on the values and mission of DigiKick Act as point of contact between staff and board Attend occasional team meetings Attend team days if relevant Keep abreast of changes in DigiKick’s operation and environment Chair board meetings Approve agenda for board meetings Delegate a deputy chair if unavailable for board meetings Performance management of directors Support and challenge directors in performance of their duties Conduct appraisal meetings with directors Conduct action plan supervisions with directors Assess appraisal framework for suitability
What are we looking for?
To be successful, we’re looking for someone with the following requirements Demonstrate passion and commitment to DigiKick’s mission, promoting digital inclusion Demonstrable alignment with DigiKick’s core values Demonstrable personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to individuals at all levels and foster a positive and inclusive environment. Strong understanding of the human aspects of business operations and be able to make sound decisions that consider the impact on people and the business while also driving the organisation forward. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment Broad knowledge and understanding of community interest companies and current issues affecting it Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation Significant experience of chairing meetings and events Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours
What will you be doing?
The chairperson leads the board in service of DigiKick’s strategic aims and mission. As Chairperson of DigiKick, you will lead the Board in service of DigiKick’s strategic aims and mission. Acting as the key liaison between the board, directors, and staff, you will foster strong communication and collaboration across the organisation. You will be responsible for chairing board meetings and supporting the performance management of directors, helping to drive DigiKick’s mission forward with clarity and accountability. This role is in an advisory capacity only. The Chairperson has no liability to the operations of DigiKick. You will be working closely with Treasurer HR advisor Business development advisor Ambassador Director of people Director of business development
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
* Job function
Strategy/Planning, Management, and Training
* Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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