At a glance

Skills

HR
Office and Administration Management
Project / programme management
Volunteer management
Health and safety
Safeguarding

Where

York , YO1 0HL

Mainly at home, or mainly at the office.

Time

Mostly during office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week Musical Connections normally has five Board meetings per year, plus requirement to attend our musicians’ sessions to review their work.

Deadline

31 Oct 2024

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Musical Connections is looking for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees who is passionate, motivated, and can commit the time to help drive the charity’s continued growth and success.

What will you be doing?

At Musical Connections, we are looking for a new Chair of Trustees to lead our Board of Trustees and to help develop the charity’s future.

About Musical Connections

We are a small, York-based charity, working to enable older, isolated and vulnerable people to lead happier, healthier lives through participation in professionally-led music groups and choirs. We also run an extensive programme of intergenerational events and activities, which bring together beneficiaries and local school children and students.

Our charitable objectives are:

To advance the wellbeing of vulnerable and socially isolated older people
To relieve isolation and social exclusion amongst vulnerable people
To provide opportunities for vulnerable and socially isolated people to learn, achieve and contribute to the work of the charity
To share learning and skills

Specifically, we aim for beneficiaries to:

Be healthier, happier, more confident and more active
Strengthen and increase connections with other people and their wider community

What are we looking for?

Essential

Be passionate about how music can be used to benefit people’s lives (but not necessarily be working in the music sector)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
An ability to contribute effectively as a Chair/Board member
Strategic leadership and management expertise which will benefit the future of Musical Connections
Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment
An understanding of current appropriate safeguarding requirements
Ability to act in confidence as required
The ability to balance tact and diplomacy with a willingness to challenge and constructively criticise
Friendly, with a sense of humour
A DBS (MC will arrange and pay for this)

Ideally

Knowledge of charity governance or previous experience working with, or as part of, a Board of Trustees
Financial management expertise or charity fundraising experience
Strong personal and professional networks and a willingness to utilise them to benefit Musical Connections

What difference will you make?

The new Chair of Trustees will be instrumental in driving forward the charity's mission and ensuring that it continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older, isolated, and vulnerable people. Their leadership will not only enhance the charity's effectiveness and reach but also inspire others to join and support this vital cause, ultimately creating a stronger, more connected community where people of all ages can thrive.

Before you apply

How to apply

If you are interested, please send your CV or LinkedIn profile along with a supporting statement outlining:

Why you would like to become the Chair and what you feel you can contribute
What achievements are you are most proud of
What you hope to gain from being the Chair

You are also more than welcome to contact our Project Managers, Abigail Noble-Coates and Charlotte Yandell, or our current chair, Fiona Chapman for an informal discussion about the role:

Submit applications by 31st October.

About Musical Connections

Causes

Education

Older people / later life

Physical disabilities

Social care

Voluntary sector support

Organisation type:

Charity

We offer participatory music sessions and projects for older, isolated, and vulnerable individuals in care and community settings throughout York. Our work includes a variety of intergenerational...