Purpose of Chair of Trustees 
To inspire and guide the Board and the Executive Team through the application of the Charity’s vision, mission, and core principles by providing inclusive leadership. Ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for effective charity governance. As well as support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Organisational Core Objective 
To instil and role model governance in line with the Charity Commission guidelines, mitigate risk by installing controls needed for responsible expansion of the charity towards achieving £1m+ in funding by 2025, to further support girls and young women.

Time Commitment
4 full Board meetings each year (including 3x 2-hour meetings and one halfday away day).
The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive,
and also represent the Charity at various events and meetings with key
stakeholders.

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the Charity, theChair must also meet the following requirements:

Experience

• Experience operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation.
• Successful track record of achievement through their career.
• Experience in charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
• Experience in external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
• Experience in change management.
• Significant experience in chairing meetings and events.

Knowledge and skills

• An understanding and awareness of the role that BelEve plays in the youth sector and the challenges that girls and young women are facing, particularly those from disadvantaged communities
• Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
• Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
• Good understanding of charity governance issues

Personal Qualities

• Personal gravitas to lead with a network of personal and professional contacts that would support fundraising, advocacy and influencing for the benefit of the charity and the work we do for young people.
• A commitment to the vision, mission and core principles of the Charity
• An ability to relate to the girls and young women within the BelEve community.
• Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship-building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role.
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and supporting statement to
People@beleveuk.org

Your statement should be up to 2 pages long (no more than 900 words),
addressing the following statements:

Please outline your demonstrable commitment to BelEve UK’s mission and
purpose and your motivation for applying.

Detail your previous experience and capabilities which you believe make you
suitable for this Chair role.

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any
disability should you be called for an interview.

Finally, please ensure that you inform us of any dates when you will not be
available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
If you have any queries on any aspect of the recruitment process, need additional information or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact info@BelEveUK.org
HOW TO APPLY
Deadline for applications:
Closing date: Thursday 9th May 2024 at 23.59hrs
1st round interview: Week commencing 13 May 2024
2nd interview: Week commencing 20 May 2024
Expected Start date: June 2024