Chair of Trustees

3 weeks ago

South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Grimm & Co Full time

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

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