Chairman

The main roles and responsibilities of the Chair Your most important role is to be a positive and passionate ambassador of PELC. Visionary Leadership Ensure the organisation is effectively working towards its vision through our strategic plan and appropriate governance. Inspire Councils, staff, and stakeholders to align with the organisation's mission and goals. Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to the highest ethical and governance standards.

Strategic Planning Collaborate with council members and the CEO to execute our comprehensive three year strategic plan for 2024-27. Continuously assess the progress of the organisation to respond to evolving needs and opportunities. Foster an environment that encourages innovative thinking and creative problem solving. Council Management Facilitate effective board meetings, ensuring productive discussions and decision making.

Support board members in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities. Identify and recruit individuals who can contribute to the board's diversity and expertise. External Relations and Ambassadorship Acts as a key Ambassador and one of the public faces of PELC Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and community leaders. Stay informed about sector trends, best practices, and policy developments.

Organisational Oversight Collaborate with the CEO to oversee organisational performance and financial health. Monitor and mitigate risks that may impact the organisation's mission. Ensure that PELC meets its legal obligations. These include obligations that are part of law as well as things that are covered under other laws like employment law and safeguarding.

The commitment It is estimated that the Chair commits around 15 days per annum to PELC. The time will be employed flexibly and can vary depending on the demands of the business. Your commitment will include: Attendance at Council meetings (5 to 6 evening meetings each year) which are a mix of on-line and face to face. Attendance and chairing of council management meetings with the vice chair and CEO.

Preparation and attendance at the annual strategic planning day Time to read papers for Council meetings. Appraise performance of the CEO. Attendance at training sessions as necessary Ambassador role at key networking events. Involvement in focused working groups as and when needed.