Volunteer Chair of trustees

What will you be doing?

Overview PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees as the previous Chair has stepped down after many years of devoted service. Trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).    Key responsibilities  ·         Provide leadership by ensuring that everyone remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit. ·         Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping ·         Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented. ·         Give direction to board policy-making. ·         Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees. ·         Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning ·         Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks. ·         Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability. ·         Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board. ·         Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity. ·         Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.     About you: PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian. See attachment.  

What are we looking for?

PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian. In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:

Leadership skills. Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role. Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences. Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment. Empathy.

What difference will you make?

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’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 the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO. By leading the Board of trustees of the charity, you will be part of a team providing a vital support function in your local community, seeking to ensure a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with PECAN.