Job Description
The responsibilities of the Chair are as follows: The Chairperson has a strategic role to play by effectively communicating the vision and purpose of the organisation, to ensure the Board functions well, that there is full participation at meetings. To provide leadership, ensuring that Directors work collectively in partnership with the CEOs to fulfil their duties and responsibilities. To liaise, support and where appropriate challenge the CEO, ensuring that operational duties and responsibilities are appropriately delegated to the staff complement. To plan and Chair meetings in accordance with the governing documents To liaise with CEO and to keep up to date on the affairs of the organisation To bring impartiality and objectivity to meetings and decision making To ensure that decisions made at meetings are implemented. To be aware of current issues that might affect the organisation. To advocate for and represent the organisation at external meetings and events when required. To formulate policies and strategies and put in place necessary company organisational structures and resources. Qualitiesand skills required: Good leadership skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences. Ability to ensure decisions are taken and followed-up. Good timekeeping Tact and diplomacy Energy & enthusiasm Desirable: Experience of governance in the community and or charity sector Experience of the NGO sector Remuneration: This is a voluntary role. #J-18808-Ljbffr