Chair of Trustees

2 weeks ago

Greater London, United Kingdom Home-Start Wandsworth Full time

Join to apply for the Chair of Trustees - Volunteer role at Home‑Start Wandsworth Be among the first 25 applicants. We are an established local charity providing life‑changing practical and emotional support to vulnerable families with children under 5. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our board of trustees and make a meaningful impact in the community. What difference will you make? A genuine positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged young children and families across the Borough of Wandsworth. What are we looking for? Proven leadership and strategic skills Commitment to Home‑Start and willingness to devote necessary time and effort Good interpersonal, delegation and communication skills Confident in speaking publicly Good independent judgment and creative thinking Understanding of board dynamics and legal responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship Ability to work in a team Experience of safeguarding and risk management Awareness of DEI principles and inclusive leadership Digital literacy What will you be doing? Governance & Board Leadership Providing strategic leadership to the trustee board, ensuring HSW’s vision, values, and mission are upheld to benefit local families. Ensuring the board uses resources responsibly and legally, in line with the charity’s objectives, regulations, and good governance. Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across HSW, ensuring these values are reflected in governance, service delivery, and engagement. Overseeing the annual cycle of trustee and sub‑committee meetings. Setting meeting agendas and monitoring implementation of board decisions. Chairing and facilitating trustee and sub‑committee meetings. Strategy & Performance Ensuring HSW’s outcomes align with strategic and funding targets. Collaborating with the Director, trustees, and fundraising consultant on grant applications and fundraising activity. Finance & Risk Management Working with the Treasurer to ensure HSW’s finances are sufficient for current and future commitments. Overseeing compliance with the Home‑Start UK Agreement and quality assurance standards. External Relations & Fundraising Building and maintaining relationships with corporate and local funders. Representing HSW at relevant events and meetings. Acting as a spokesperson where appropriate. Promoting HSW and identifying opportunities to raise its profile and secure funding through relationships and engagement. People & Culture Supporting the Director, offering guidance and maintaining oversight of operations, while fostering trust and collaboration. Ensuring safeguarding policies are upheld at board level and risks are appropriately monitored. Ensuring the Director has clear objectives, regular performance reviews, and support. Participating in staff appointment or disciplinary panels, as appropriate, with objectivity. Supporting change and addressing any board or organisational conflict. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Home‑Start Wandsworth by 2x. Location: London, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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