Volunteer Chair of Refugee Charity | DAR (Darlington Assistance for Refugees)
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At DAR, we are passionate that everyone seeking sanctuary in this country deserves to be welcomed, treated with dignity, and supported in navigating life in the UK. We now require a Chair to lead our Board.
What difference will you make?
We seek a Chair who will build on the skills of our Trustee team, drive the organisation, facilitate the achievement of our goals, and help develop a solid foundation to support asylum seekers and refugees fleeing war, torture, imprisonment, or worse.
What are we looking for?
Leadership experience at Board level in a commercial or charity setting, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: Strategy, Business Development, Commercial Management, Finance/Procurement, or as a Chair of an organisation. The ideal candidate will be decisive, analytical, approachable, and sensitive to others' feelings.
What will you be doing?
The current immigration situation and legislation make our work supporting refugees more crucial than ever. Our volunteers offer support and friendship to those arriving in Darlington. The Chair will be responsible for leading the Trustee Board, setting strategic direction, advising the Executive team, ensuring governance and compliance, supporting key decisions, representing the charity, and fostering effective contributions from Trustees.
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