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:
* Lead the board in ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for governance of the charity and acts in accordance with its constitution.
* Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
* Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
* Provide firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, then evaluating performance against agreed targets.
* Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
* Ensure financial stability of the charity.
* Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
* Plan the annual cycle of board meetings.
* Set agendas for board meetings.
* Chair and facilitate board meetings.
* Has the casting vote if board cannot reach majority.
* Appoint senior staff and monitor their performance.
* Optimise relationship between board and staff/volunteers.
* Advocacy – with the CEO, take a leadership role in promoting the charity, building and brokering relationships, representing effectively to external stakeholders.
* Build relationships with funders, potential supporters, corporate partners and/or high value individual donors.
* Provide support to the CEO and charity around fundraising, income generation, sustainability and financial health.
* Work with CEO to achieve the mission of the charity.
As our inspirational Chair you will have:
* A strong belief in the Grimm & Co’s values, vision and mission in changing lives one story at a time.
* An understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
* Experience and understanding of charity governance and the role of board member/trustee.
* Experience of leading successful organisational development and growth.
* Experience of leadership at a senior strategic level in a relevant environment that could further strengthen the charity.
* Previous experience at Board level of an organisation.
* Be prepared to represent, advocate for, and champion Grimm & Co.
* An ethical stance that is in tune with the charity’s values, beliefs and core principles of operation.
* Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships.
We promise:
* A warm glow associated with making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
* Opportunity to lead an exceptional charity at an exciting time of development
* Involvement in local, regional, national and international strategies around arts, creative, cultural, and educational agendas with particular focus on stories as a vehicle for change.
To see the full Recruitment pack, please visit - htts://grimmandco.uk/chairoftrustees/, Chair of Trustees - Grimm & Co