Chair of Trustees
9 days ago
Rotherham
We are looking for a Chair of Trustees who has: A strong track record within commercial/visitor experience/fundraising/income generation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Natural affinity for public speaking. Our Chair of Trustees will: • Lead the board in ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for governance of the charity and acts in accordance with its constitution., • Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations., • Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives., • Provide firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, then evaluating performance against agreed targets., • Safeguard the good name and values of the charity., • Ensure financial stability of the charity., • Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds., • Plan the annual cycle of board meetings., • Set agendas for board meetings., • Chair and facilitate board meetings., • Has the casting vote if board cannot reach majority., • Appoint senior staff and monitor their performance., • Optimise relationship between board and staff/volunteers., • Advocacy – with the CEO, take a leadership role in promoting the charity, building and brokering relationships, representing effectively to external stakeholders., • Build relationships with funders, potential supporters, corporate partners and/or high value individual donors., • Provide support to the CEO and charity around fundraising, income generation, sustainability and financial health., • A strong belief in the Grimm & Co’s values, vision and mission in changing lives one story at a time., • An understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion., • Experience and understanding of charity governance and the role of board member/trustee., • Experience of leading successful organisational development and growth., • Experience of leadership at a senior strategic level in a relevant environment that could further strengthen the charity., • Previous experience at Board level of an organisation., • Be prepared to represent, advocate for, and champion Grimm & Co., • An ethical stance that is in tune with the charity’s values, beliefs and core principles of operation., • A warm glow associated with making a real difference to the lives of children and young people., • Opportunity to lead an exceptional charity at an exciting time of development Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Saturday 13th December 2025. To see the full Recruitment pack, please see below.