At a glance

Skills

Financial management
Business development / Sales
Governance
Strategic development and planning
General / operations management

Where

London, SW1W 0DH

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Deadline

11 Oct 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.

At Creative Mentor Network, we believe in a future where there is no class ceiling in the UK's creative industries.

What will you be doing?

About Creative Mentor Network

We focus on socioeconomic diversity, supporting young people aged 16-25 from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to help them access and thrive in jobs in the creative industry. Our mentoring programmes train professionals in the industry to support young people in our community, and give them the tools that enable them to be inclusive and accessible leaders.

By championing socioeconomic diversity, equity and inclusion we are creating more inclusive workplace cultures and making the industry more accessible for young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. You can find out more about the work we do on our website.

Role Description

We are looking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees. We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion within the creative industry and ideally has lived experience (or significant understanding) of the challenges and opportunities faced by those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

As Chair, you will work closely with Creative Mentor Network’s CEO and team of passionate trustees to ensure the effective governance, leadership and strategy of the charity. You will be a visible advocate for Creative Mentor Network and use your knowledge, networks and expertise to support the charity in meeting its strategic objectives.

What are we looking for?

Proven leadership experience at a senior level, either serving on or attending board meetings, within a comparable organisation.
Previous experience successfully scaling an organisation of similar size and geographic scope, preferably within the charity sector.
Demonstrated ability to diversify revenue streams in either the charity or commercial sector.
Strong financial acumen with proven experience in charity or commercial settings.
In-depth understanding of board governance and risk management within charity or commercial sectors.
A deep passion for socioeconomic diversity and a commitment to improving opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.
Strong experience that demonstrates capability to effectively partner with and mentor the CEO through the organisation’s next stage of growth.
Exceptional leadership skills that inspire and motivate the board, staff, and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication and networking skills, with the ability to advocate for the organisation.
A natural ambassador, capable of championing CMN’s mission at key events.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board you will be passionate about improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion within the creative industry. As Chair, you will work closely with Creative Mentor Network’s CEO and team of passionate trustees to ensure the effective governance, leadership and strategy of the charity.

Before you apply

We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the time and expertise.

Please apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement outlining how you feel your skills and experience could be of benefit to the organisation and your motivation for applying for the role.