About this role
As you may know, Emmaus charities operate a unique model to support people who have experienced homelessness, known as companions. We provide them with a home, care, training and mentoring, support for as long as they need it, and work opportunities within our social enterprises, which are based around the recycling and sale of preloved goods donated by members of the public.
We are now seeking a suitable candidate to fill a vacancy for the important volunteer trustee position of Chair. Given the growth of the community, the ambitious programme of projects in our Strategic Plan, and the need to consider new directions and initiatives, the Board is looking for a Chair with experience ideally in these areas. The successful
appointee will be a trustee, Company Director, and a member of the Board, working with other trustee’s other stakeholders, to oversee the implementation of our strategy and to address homelessness issues.
If you feel this opportunity might be for you, we do hope you follow up your interest getting in touch – we’ll send you an application pack with full details of the role.
Requirements
- Willing to take a DBS Check
In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair must also meet the
following requirements:
Personal Qualities -
• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
• 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.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.
• 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.
Experience
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation (ideally charitable)
• Successful track record of achievement through their career.
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
• Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders.
• Experience of chairing meetings.
• 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
Causes
Location
This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home
Available from home
Location The Emporium - Emmaus Leicestershire and Rutland, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, UK