Strategic Governance Expert

4 days ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Office Angels Full time

Job Title: Strategic Governance Expert

Job Type: Voluntary

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to Leeds)

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Strategic Governance Expert. As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in providing strategic direction, ensuring financial security, and ensuring the organisation fulfils its constitutional objective.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the strategic direction of our organisation, ensuring alignment with our objectives, vision, and mission.
  • Attend bi-monthly meetings, come prepared by reviewing meeting papers in advance, and actively participate in constructive and relevant discussions.
  • Contribute to the agenda set by the Board Chair and attend the Annual General Meeting.
  • Participate in sub-group Board meetings when required.
  • Adhere to established policies and procedures, with specific attention to our Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies.
  • Ensure effective management of the organisation and engage in personnel tasks as they arise, such as interviewing new staff or participating in appeals/complaints panels.
  • Take responsibility for staff development needs and ensure fair pay and working conditions are met.
  • Stay well-informed about the organisation's activities and broader issues that may affect its work in the immediate, medium, and long term.
  • Review and, if necessary, revise strategic objectives to achieve organisational goals.
  • Monitor and evaluate the overall performance of the organisation, including financial, operational, and strategic aspects.
  • Stay informed through regular reports from staff, supervision, and feedback from clients and consumers.

Legal Obligations:

  • Ensure the organisation pursues its objectives as outlined in its governing instrument.
  • Have a thorough understanding of the governing instrument and act in the best interest of the beneficiaries.
  • Comply with legal responsibilities and ensure the organisation operates within the law.
  • Manage financial resources and assets responsibly, utilising them to achieve the organisation's objectives.
  • Ensure funds are spent for their intended purposes and that proper accounting is provided to funders, the Charity Commissioners, members, and the local community.
  • Collaborate effectively with other Board members.
  • Ensure proper professional advice is sought when necessary.
  • Work in the interests of the organisation, avoiding personal gain.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience in providing strategic direction and governance within a Not for Profit organisation.
  • Knowledge of constitutional objectives and good practise in the non-profit sector.
  • Familiarity with personnel management and performance evaluation processes.
  • Understanding of legal compliance and the importance of prudent financial management.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with staff, clients, and the wider community.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.

About Us:

Office Angels is an employment agency that puts expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

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