Chair of Trustees
OFFERED BY:
Children's Bereavement CentreLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: 3 Kings Road Newark NG24 1EWHow many places are on offer?
Purpose of Role:
We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board to replace our long-standing Chair. The role will involve helping us to build on our success and ensure that we continue to improve the lives of bereaved children and their families.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a new Chair to lead our Board to replace our long-standing Chair. The role will involve helping us to build on our success and ensure that we continue to improve the lives of bereaved children and their families.
Key responsibilities will include chairing quarterly board meetings, ensuring robust governance practices and acting as the main liaison with the Chief Executive.
We are keen to recruit a Chair committed to our vision and values who has:
• Significant leadership experience, ideally within a public or charitable sector setting
• Understanding of charity governance, finance and strategic planning
• Strong financial and risk management acumen
• Excellent communication skills
To find out more please contact our Chief Executive, Kate Baxter on 07703 566170 or email kate@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk. Applicants will be required to complete an application form. Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025.
Key responsibilities will include chairing quarterly board meetings, ensuring robust governance practices and acting as the main liaison with the Chief Executive.
We are keen to recruit a Chair committed to our vision and values who has:
• Significant leadership experience, ideally within a public or charitable sector setting
• Understanding of charity governance, finance and strategic planning
• Strong financial and risk management acumen
• Excellent communication skills
To find out more please contact our Chief Executive, Kate Baxter on 07703 566170 or email kate@childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk. Applicants will be required to complete an application form. Closing date: Monday 30 June 2025.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? No
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Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
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Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
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How long before volunteer can expect a response?
1 week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? No
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes