Chair of Trustees
TAG Youth Club for Disabled Young People
The Chair will hold the Board to account for the Charity’s (TAG’s) mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of TAG.
Chair of the Board of Trustees Role Description Reporting to Board of Trustees Objective The Chair will hold the Board to account for the Charity’s (TAG’s) mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of TAG. The Chair will also support, and, where appropriate, challenge the CEO and ensure the Board functions effectively as a unit. He/she will work closely with the entire staff of TAG to achieve agreed objectives, will act as an ambassador and be the public face of TAG in partnership with the CEO. Principal responsibilities Strategic Leadership ● Provides leadership to the Board of Trustees, and ensures the Board operates within its charitable objectives ● Ensures TAG complies with its Constitution, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations ● Oversees (together with the Board of Trustees) the strategy for TAG proposed by the Executive Team and monitors progress in implementing any strategy so is in line with TAG’s mission, vision and values ● Ensures the Board regularly reviews major risks and associated opportunities and satisfies itself that it can take advantage of opportunities and manage/mitigate any risks to TAG’s reputation and/or financial standing. Governance ● Responsible for governance arrangements working most effectively for TAG ● Oversees (together with the Board of Trustees) the recruitment, interviewing, induction and training of new Trustees to ensure the Board of Trustees has the most appropriate balance of skills, knowledge and experience ● Monitors the performance and impact of Trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of TAG. ● Fosters and maintains constructive relationships with and between Trustees; encourages positive change and, where appropriate, addresses and resolves any conflicts within the Board of Trustees Finance ● Responsible for the Board fulfilling its duties to maintain sound financial health of TAG and oversight of the systems in place to allow financial accountability ● Ensures (together with the Treasurer) the financial stability of TAG through proper and regular fiscal oversight and to appoint annually an independent examiner for the end of year accounts ● Oversees (together with the Treasurer) the preparation, sharing and filing of end of year accounts with prescribed accountants for assessment and processing External Relations ● To safeguard the good name and values of TAG and enhance its reputation by acting as an ambassador for the cause, promoting TAG to relevant stakeholders ● Act as a spokesperson for TAG when appropriate and represent TAG at external functions, meetings, and events. General Administration ● Responsible for the addition of new Trustees and removal of ex Trustees with HMRC / Companies House / Charity Commission ● Prepares calendar of Board meetings, drafts and circulates Board meeting agendas together with associated reports and shares Board meeting minutes with Trustees ● Chairs meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process ● Monitors decisions taken at Board meetings, ensures Board meetings are productive and the Board of Trustees is adequately and currently informed about all aspects of TAG and its operations. Relationship with the CEO ● Establishes and builds a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO and maintains regular contact via monthly meetings ● Works closely with the CEO to give direction to Board policy making and supports the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles ● Conducts an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the CEO in consultation with other Trustees ● Ensures the CEO has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support ● Ensures the Board regularly reviews its structure, role and relationship to staff and implements change as necessary. ------------------------------- The above list is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Chair will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role. Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration. Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year including Annual General Meeting. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and additional meetings relating to strategically important matters as required. Person Description In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the Charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements: Personal Qualities ● Demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause ● Personal gravitas to lead a significant local charity ● Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role ● 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 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 (preferred) ● Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders ● Experience of change management ● Significant experience of chairing meetings and events Knowledge and skills ● Broad knowledge and understanding of the Charity sector and current issues affecting it ● 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 The Charity reserves the right to vary or amend the objectives and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Charity’s activities. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the post holder and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience, values and behaviour required.
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● Demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause ● Personal gravitas to lead a significant local charity ● Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role ● 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
Leading a well known and establishes charity.
Time commitment, 6 meetings per year.
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