At a glance

Skills

Governance
Public speaking
Strategic development and planning
Legal
Data protection / GDPR
Safeguarding

Where

London, SE1 9JH

Mainly at home

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month 8 hours a month

Deadline

12 Dec 2024

The Chair(s) will be responsible for steering the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre's Board, leading on increasing the Centre’s profile, supporting our General Manager and safeguarding the mission of the Centre.

What will you be doing?

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is an award-winning charity located on London’s Bankside.

Our mission is to provide London with a sober, intersectional, intergenerational, community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people feel welcome and supported, can build connections, and flourish.

With an established operational team and a new cohort of Trustees being onboarded, we're looking to shape the leadership on the Board.

In order to make the role more accessible, realistic and enjoyable, we are keen to explore having two Co-Chairs.

Role descriptions

Option 1: One Chair of the Board of Trustees

Strategic leadership
External relations
Efficiency and effectiveness
Relationship with the General Manager

Option 2: Two Co-Chairs of the Board of Trustees

Co-Chair: external affairs

Strategic leadership
External relations

Co-Chair: internal affairs

Strategic leadership
Efficiency and effectiveness
Relationship with the General Manager

Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed

Time commitment: 8 hours per month (approx)

Four Board meetings per year
Two to four Subcommittee meetings per year
Co-Chair catch ups (if applicable)
Monthly meetings with the General Manager

The Chair is also expected to represent the Centre at various events and meetings with key stakeholders.

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Terms: The charity’s Chair will serve a three-year term to be eligible for re-appointment for one additional term.

The Chair(s) will commit to:

Leading the organisation with responsibility, vision and passion
Showing up in all ways – we mean that both in terms of attending meetings, but also your presence, engagement and energy to support the Centre’s ambitions
Give around eight hours per month of your time
Co-coordinate all Board secretarial tasks along with General Manager
Co-Chair our Annual General Meeting
Attend the Centre’s fundraising events (two per year)

What are we looking for?

Experience operating in a leadership position(s) in an organisation, with demonstrable achievements of leading them to become healthy, thriving and financially sustainable
Public speaking, stakeholder engagement, relationship building
Collaborating with companies and engaging with high-networth individuals with easy and confidence
In-depth knowledge and/or experience of the charity sector of the LGBTQ+ community through paid and volunteering roles, or as a service user, events participant and other social engagements.
Previous experience as a Chair of another charity of similar size and nature is desirable.
A broad understanding of charity law and governance (if you are well versed with this, even better!)
Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together with different experiences and expertise
Experience managing Board/senior level discussions to rounded decisions and agreement for action

Personal qualities (applies to all options)

Our mission and vision: Demonstrate a strong and visible passion for our work, our strategic objectives and the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community
Passion: A commitment to the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre’s values and equality, civil rights, and LGBTQ+ rights
Strategic thinking: Considers matters for immediate consideration within the context of medium and long-term plans.
Balanced judgement: Ability to consider information from a range of sources along with using past experiences to guide decision-making
Emotional intelligence: Exercising tact and diplomacy as well as enabling contributions from all.
Leadership: Can bring people together to achieve great results, both internally and externally, in a way that inspires and engages others
Commitment: Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours
The applicant must be legally eligible to stand as a registered Company Director and Charity Trustee

What difference will you make?

Benefits

As a Trustee the Chair will have:

Induction and training
Exposure to strategic planning and thinking as well as hands-on experience of being part of a Board
The opportunity to be part of the organisation’s journey at a very exciting moment
An opportunity to influence and collectively-lead an organisation
Develop new skills
Opportunities to network with senior professionals
The chance to contribute to helping all LGBTQ+ individuals in London to live happier, healthier lives and have a stronger sense of belonging
The opportunity to work with a team of very passionate, professional, fun and diverse people

Before you apply

Please apply via Reach in the first instance if you're interested in this role. We will share a Google Form to fill out with a video or written application with follow-up questions if not already answered in Reach's application.

About London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

Causes

Lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender

Organisation type:

Charity

The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre is a sober, intersectional community centre and café where all LGBTQ+ people are welcome, supported, can build connections and can flourish. Our vision...