Could you be the next Chair of Trustees at the Ann Craft Trust? We’re looking for an inspirational leader who can help us continue our journey with the support of our CEO, staff group and fellow trustees. You’ll share our vision and already be aligned to our values – living them. You don’t need an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding, training or consultancy but you must be able to lead compassionately and with humility. You should be a strategic thinker and be able to maintain high standards of governance through empowering those around you. You will, of course, have high levels of personal integrity. In addition to the usual duties of a trustee, which you can see in the full role profile, as chair you’ll also need to: Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring that the Ann Craft Trust achieves its vision, purpose and mission. Work in partnership with the Chief Executive and team to achieve our mission. Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation. Optimise the relationship between the board and our staff and volunteers. Plan and chair the board meetings and the AGM, with others as appropriate. Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for the Ann Craft Trust. What are we looking for? Essential skills and experience as a chair: Experience of being a trustee. A keen sense of strategic purpose. An inclusive leadership style: able to inspire and support everyone to participate on an equal footing. The ability to listen and engage effectively. You are comfortable with challenge and debate and are able to encourage that in others whilst fostering a collaborative board environment. Advocate - be able and willing to champion ACT’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels. A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Be responsive. Other Essential Skills & Experience as a Trustee: Commitment to the vision, purpose, mission and values of Ann Craft Trust: A passionate commitment to the charity’s aims and the safeguarding of adults. Governance Experience: A sound understanding of governance, legal responsibilities, and compliance in the charity or corporate sectors. Financial and Legal Acumen: Understanding of financial oversight and legal responsibilities, with the ability to ensure compliance with charity law and company law. Strategic Leadership: Experience in contributing to strategic planning and organizational growth, ideally within the non-profit sector. Integrity and Independence: Demonstrate integrity, independent judgment, and a willingness to challenge and contribute constructively to board discussions. What difference will you make? This is an exciting time to join the Ann Craft Trust as Chair of Trustees as we continue to develop our governance arrangements and grow our operations at a steady, realistic pace. Providing strategi oversight of our governance, you'll help shape the future of the Ann Craft Trust.