At a glance

Skills

Governance
Public speaking
Strategic development and planning
Strategic mentoring / coaching
Change management
General / operations management
Management consultancy
Office and Administration Management
Project / programme management
Volunteer management

Where

Rochester, ME2 2LT

Mainly at home

Travel limit? South East

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week 1-4 hours a month Evening meetings once a month

Deadline

20 Nov 2024

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

Home-Start Medway are an award winning Charity that have been supporting families with young child, living in the Medway area, for the last 35 years. We offer support via a range of unique services for families with children across Medway.

What will you be doing?

Our Vision

Every Parent has the support they need to give their child/ren the best start in life

Our Ambition

Help parents in Medway grow in confidence
Help parents strengthen their relationships with their children
Widen their links within the local community

What we want to achieve

All children in Medway will have the opportunity to achieve their full potential
All children in Medway will feel safe in their home environment
To drive greater awareness of Home-Start and it’s services throughout the Medway area
To offer a range and diversity of volunteered services

What are we looking for?

Experience:

Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
Successful track record of achievement through their career
Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
Significant experience of chairing meetings and events

Qualities:

Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause
Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity
Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
Ability to commit time to conduct the role well.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
Good understanding of charity governance issues
Ability to make good use of technology to drive effectiveness

What difference will you make?

As the Chair of Home Start Medway, the role carries significant responsibility and influence over the organisation's direction and effectiveness. The Chair plays a pivotal role in guiding the Board of Trustees and steering the charity towards achieving its mission and objectives.

Leadership and Governance: The Chair provides strong and effective leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they operate cohesively and collaboratively towards shared goals. They lead board meetings, set agendas, and facilitate discussions to ensure that decisions are made in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries.

Strategic Direction: The Chair is instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the charity, working closely with trustees, senior management, and stakeholders to define long-term goals and priorities.

External Representation: The Chair serves as the public face and ambassador of Home Start Medway, representing the charity to external stakeholders, including donors, funders, partners, and the wider community.

Support and Development: The Chair provides support and guidance to the Board of Trustees, helping to build a diverse and skilled team of trustees who are equipped to fulfill their roles effectively.

In summary, the Chair plays a pivotal role in driving the leadership, governance, and strategic direction of Home Start Medway, ensuring that the charity operates effectively, ethically, and impactfully in pursuit of its mission to support families and children in need.

Before you apply

Please provide a brief letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience

Trustee info pack Chair.docx

About Home Start Medway

Causes

Children / families

Organisation type:

Charity

Our Charity works with families that have at least one child aged under 5 years (under 8 years for Financial Fitness Support). We provide a range of services and groups to support families as...

Chair of Trustee Board