Chair of Trustees

3 days ago

Nottingham, United Kingdom Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum Full time

The Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum (NNRF) is an independent registered charity established in 2000. They work with and for refugees and asylum seekers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Their vision is a society where asylum seekers and refugees are welcomed, receive fair and compassionate treatment, and have the support to rebuild their lives.

Role Overview:

NNRF is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead the organisation into its next phase of development. We are looking for someone with excellent leadership skills, strategic and governance experience, who is passionate about the needs of refugees and asylum seekers. The Chair will work in partnership with our members and Trustee board to ensure the charity runs according to its constitution and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring effective governance of the charity.
  • Support the Director and ensure the Board functions as a unit, working closely with the entire workforce, including volunteers, to achieve agreed objectives.
  • Act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Director.
  • Chair Board meetings effectively and efficiently, ensuring decisions are taken in the best long-term interests of the charity.
  • Ensure the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities, and that systems are in place to manage and mitigate risks.

Essential Qualities, Knowledge, and Skills:

  • A strong and visible passion and commitment to NNRF and its cause.
  • Governance experience and effective chairing of strategic meetings either gained as Trustee/Chair, or as a senior leader within a non-profit organisation
  • Experience managing, supervising, and supporting senior staff.
  • Financial management knowledge and a broad understanding of charity finance and regulatory principles.
  • Commitment to inclusivity and knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
  • Broad knowledge of the challenges facing asylum-seekers and refugees.

Terms:

  • The Chair will serve a three-year term and be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.
  • Board meetings held bi-monthly in person in Nottingham
  • The role is not accompanied by any financial remuneration.
  • Estimated time commitment is around 2 to 2.5 days each month, with flexibility for sub-committee meetings to be arranged to coincide with the Board.

To apply for this role, please reply to this advert putting NNRF the title, with an updated version of your CV. For further details please contact Lisa Ross, Matt Adams or Lenrick Greaves at TPP Recruitment. Deadline 9.00am 18th November 2024.

NNRF is fully committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of the asylum process.

 

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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