Volunteer Sculpt Chair of Trustees

What will you be doing?

We are looking for someone with the skills and experience to lead on creating networking opportunities and potential partnerships with other organisations, corporates and individuals and to widen our reach. 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. Please see attached for role description.

What are we looking for?

Person Specification Essential ● Previous experience of being a Chair of a Trustee Board ● Leadership experience in any of the following: ○ Business ○ HR ○ Fundraising ○ 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

What difference will you make?

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.