Volunteer Chair of Trustees | Headway Surrey
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Headway Surrey supports adults over 18 in Surrey with acquired and traumatic brain injury, and supports their families, friends, employers, health and social care workers.
What difference will you make?
* Provide strategic leadership, vision, and direction for the organization.
* Oversee governance and accountability, including board leadership and risk management.
* Support fundraising efforts and act as a public representative.
* Ensure operational oversight and support for leadership performance monitoring.
* Promote a positive culture and morale, ethical practices, and team cohesion.
* Facilitate decision-making, discussions, and crisis management.
What are we looking for?
* Leadership and Vision: Inspirational leader capable of guiding the board and charity towards long-term goals, with strategic thinking skills.
* Governance Expertise: Understanding of charity law, safeguarding, financial oversight, and high ethical standards.
* Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Ability to build consensus, foster dialogue, and engage stakeholders.
* Financial Acumen: Knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
* Decision-Making and Problem-Solving: Ability to evaluate risks, balance priorities, and act in the best interest of the charity.
* Advocacy and Representation: Act as a confident public face, building relationships and inspiring support.
* Team Building and Development: Support trustee development, foster collaboration, and promote an inclusive culture.
* Time Management and Organization: Efficiently lead meetings, follow-ups, and delegate tasks.
What will you be doing?
* Providing leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees.
* Ensuring compliance with governing documents, charity law, and regulations.
* Maintaining effective relationships between the Board, CEO, staff, and external stakeholders.
* Supporting the CEO in achieving organizational goals and fostering a positive relationship with staff.
* Devoting time to responsibilities, understanding legal duties, and adhering to Nolan’s principles of public life.
* Balancing tact, diplomacy, and constructive challenge.
* Participating in relevant training and development.
* Running effective meetings, ensuring timely decisions, and supporting trustees’ effectiveness.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Volunteer/Unpaid
* Job function: Business Development, Marketing, Strategy/Planning
* Industries: Non-profit Organization Management
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