Job Description
RECRUITMENTiQ is working alongside a charity to assist in their search for a Chair Volunteer manager
By volunteering youll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity.
As chair youll provide leadership to our board of trustees and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. Youll ensure the requirements of the constitution are met and that our governance complies with charity law and best practice.
The ideal candidate will come with leadership and charity board experience and a passion for environmental and countryside issues.
What you will be doing:
Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives
Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements
Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
Building relationships and representing the charity at community, council and partnership meetings
Liaising with local, regional and national groups
Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession
Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
Providing or arranging line management of any employees
Advocating the work of the charity through public speaking and media interviews
Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member
The skills you need
A commitment to policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of the charity
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience
Well support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training
Well give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend the charity's national online induction
We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses
If you are interested in this role, please click APPLY NOW!
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