Chair of Trustee Board for Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC)
Hackney Migrant Centre
HMC is seeking a Chair to co-ordinate and lead the Board to implement Strategic Plan for 2025 -2028
HMC's current Chair is stepping down at the end of her 3 year term. HMC has a new Vice Chair, an experienced Treasurer and our CEO has been in post for over 18 months. The Chair is the key link between Board and staff; and responsible for managing Board meetings and, with the secretary, ensuring that decisions are implemented. The Chair also provides supervision and support to the CEO Duties include leading the Board in delivering the charity's vision, governance and compliance, board effectiveness and financial oversight. HMC has 5 staff, 40 volunteers and a budget of £300k plus.
Administration,Advice, Information & Support
Evaluating & Reviewing, Good IT Skills, Managing People, Negotiating, Organising & Planning
We are particularly interested in applicants with: • Lived or learned experience of migration to the UK; and/or • Previous experience chairing a board of trustees; and/or • Senior management experience, as the Chair provides supervision and support to the CEO.
This is an opportunity for someone with previous Board experience to make an important contribution to the work of this well-respected local charity. Please send CV and brief statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) to the Vice Chair Daniel@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk.
flexible, minimum of 3 days per month
N16 7NX
The Old Fire Station, 61 Leswin Road, London, is HMC's main office. Board meetings alternate between being in person or on line.
Near junction of Kingsland High Road and Stoke Newington Church Street. Buses 73, 476, 67,7 6, 243,1 49 all stop nearby. Also close to Stoke Newington and Rectory Road railway stations.
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