At a glance

Skills

Fundraising research / Bid writing
Fundraising strategy
Governance
Strategic development and planning
Strategic mentoring / coaching
Volunteer management

Where

London, Se1 6ln

Mainly at home

Time

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

Deadline

08 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.

We are recruiting for a new Chair of Trustees to lead the Board and ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction to achieve its full potential.

What will you be doing?

Key tasks:

1. Chair of Trustee duties

Work in partnership with Trustees and the Chief Executive to ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction to steer the charity to achieve its full potential, overcoming challenges and maximising opportunities that arise
Ensure that the board of Trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity, working with the Chief Executive to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission
Chair Board meetings and work closely with the Chief Executive to set agendas and priorities
Lead on behalf of the organisation on creating networking opportunities and potential partnerships with other organisations, corporates and individuals
Provide line management to the Chief Executive

2. General Trustee duties

Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
Represent the organisation at functions and meetings as appropriate
Declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a young trustee
Take collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
Abide by all relevant policies and procedures
Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
Provide feedback on board papers, lead discussions, focus on key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives
Attend meetings and to read papers in advance of meetings
Attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate
Participate in other task as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising

What are we looking for?

Essential

Previous experience of being a Chair of a Trustee Board
Experience of helping an organisation to grow through the development of commercial opportunities

Leadership experience in any of the following:

Business
Legal services
Third sector/ charity sector
Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the organisation
Knowledge and experience of best practice and good governance relevant to charities and the Charity Commission
Integrity and a commitment to the organisation and its objectives
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders
Strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and comfortable in an ambassadorial role
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
Willingness to speak your mind
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills

Desirable

Experience of fundraising and bringing in high profile sponsors/individual donors
Experience of working or volunteering within the charity or voluntary sector

Ideally you will have previous experience of being a Chair of a Trustee Board, strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the organisation and knowledge and experience of best practice and good governance relevant to charities and the Charity Commission.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people from diverse backgrounds, and welcome individuals who want to apply their knowledge and also learn from our young people, staff and fellow Board members. A full induction and training on the work of Sculpt will be provided.

What difference will you make?

About us

Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of their communities. We work directly with young people, employers and professionals who support young people. All our work is guided by young people themselves and based on carefully researched evidence. We:

Facilitate forums for young people to make their needs and their voices heard
Conduct research to uncover young people’s real needs and what works to empower and support them
Deliver training to build young people’s confidence, skills, ambition, resilience and sense of responsibility, so they can shape their futures and change their communities for the better, as leaders, social entrepreneurs and active participants in civic life
Deliver training for professionals who work with young people, drawing on our research and expertise
Engage with employers to facilitate work experience and employment opportunities for young people to develop skills and access diverse jobs

Your involvement will help young people shape their future by helping us increase our visibility across a wider audience and helping us become financially and organisationally sustainable for the future. You will be joining an active Board and your experience will significantly help the organisation to reach their goals. You will pay a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and future development of this successful charity who aim to make a real difference to young people and their communities.

Before you apply

Sculpt Chair of Trustees_advert and role description.docx

About SculptUK

Causes

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity

Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of their communities.

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