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Age UK Leeds - Chair of Trustees

Ongoing

| Age UK Leeds | Bradbury Building, Mark Lane Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 8JA United Kingdom

The role in a nutshell:

Working in close collaboration and partnership with the CEO and the executive team the Chair provides leadership on behalf of the Trustee Board as it fulfils its governance duties and responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Setting vision, values, mission, strategy and high-level policy in accordance with charity regulations and the governing document.

 

Monitoring the organisation's performance against established targets

 

Maintaining financial stability for the organisation

 

Protecting and managing organisational assets, property and investments

 

Safeguarding the organisation's reputation and values

 

Making sure all organisational activities comply with regulations and the law

 

Reviewing strategic risks and making provisions for the organisation to respond appropriately

 

Appointing and managing the Chief Executive

 

Organising and leading the Board development activities

 

Delegating the above duties appropriately

How would you be supported in this role?

The position of Chair of Trustees is an unpaid role. However, the charity will reimburse reasonable expenses incurred by the Chair and Trustees in the course of their duties

Why do we need volunteers in this role?

The role description covers the following key areas. Please refer to the full role description on our Age UK Leeds website.

 

Meetings
Board Leadership
Policy
Ambassadorial
Employment

Additional information:

Please visit our Age UK Leeds website for the full role description.

 

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What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?

Essential

Commitment to the organisation, its mission statement and its values 

Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship 

Willingness to put time and effort into the Chair role 

Respected and trusted by other board members

Capacity to provide clear direction and guidance 

 

Personal Qualities 

Good, independent judgement 

Impartiality, fairness and confidentiality 

Willingness to speak his or her mind 

Tact and diplomacy 

Respect for others 

Willingness to develop knowledge and learn new skills 

 

Specific Abilities 

Strategic vision 

Creative thinking 

Leading meetings 

Working effectively as a team member 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

 

Experience

Previous chairing experience 

Previous leadership position 

Experience of committee work

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