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Chair of the Board - Pregnant then Screwed
We are honoured to be partnering with the magnificent Pregnant Then Screwed to recruit a new Chair of the Board.
If like us, you’ve watched in awe as the team have advocated for women and parents during the most challenging of times, you’ll understand what a cracker of an opportunity this is.
We are looking for a passionate, energetic leader who shares their values & has expertise & experience in UK charity governance.
They key priority is to lead their diverse, skilled and committed Board of Trustees as they support the CEO and staff to fight for the women they exist to serve.
Main responsibilities:
Lead Governance and Accountability
- Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
- Ensure the Trustees and PTS comply with its governing documents and relevant legislation, policies and charity commission regulations
Board Management
- Develop the knowledge and capability of the Board of Trustees and encourage positive change where appropriate
- Appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis
- Ensure that the Board of Trustees is regularly refreshed and incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience needed to govern and lead the charity effectively and which also reflects the wider population
- Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
- Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees
- Chair the board meetings
- Agree the annual cycle of board meetings and set the agenda
- Monitor Board decisions to ensure they are implemented
- Be the main point of contact between the CEO and the board of trustees
Support the CEO
- To be available when the CEO requires support with difficult and challenging issues. This could include: legal action against the organisation, legal action the organisation chooses to take against another person or organisation, support for the CEO should she experience harassment and abuse from outside the organisation, sackings or redundancies within the team, complaints against the CEO
- To manage the CEO, setting KPIs and scrutinising delivery
- Support the Chief Executive, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles
Strategic Direction
- To work with Trustees and the CEO to give strategic guidance to PTS
- Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
- Make connections and influence at senior levels within: trusts and foundations, partner organisations, commercial organisations, and amongst politicians.
Required skills, knowledge and qualifications:
- Leadership and management skills
- Previous experience of being a Trustee and a good understanding of governance
- Previous experience of at least one of the organisation’s main activities, including: Political lobbying and influencing policy; grass-roots campaigning; employment law; developing and delivering volunteer-led advice services; running a charity.
- Well-connected with those in politics, the third sector, trusts and foundations, company leaders, and other connections that may be useful to PTS
- A passion for gender equality and a strong desire to end the motherhood penalty
Desirable:
- Previous experience of successfully leading a growing charity
- A good understanding of employment law
- A good working knowledge of political process and previous successful experience of lobbying
Time Commitment
The role of Chair can be up to 3 days a month. This includes:
- Quarterly Board meetings
- Preparation for Board meetings
- Fortnightly meetings with the CEO and other strategic support to the CEO
- Other relevant activities as required
Person Specification
- Strategic vision, integrity, and good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Understanding the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Experience of committee work
- Tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort (approx 3 days a month)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences
- Knowledge of charity law and governance
- Good financial management
- Monitoring and evaluating performance in the charity sector
