About this role
Chair of the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre (MMC) Community Interest Company
Mountsorrel Memorial Centre (MMC) is changing to become a Community Interest Company (CIC).
The CIC needs a Chair of the Board of Directors. The Chair will lead the Directors in becoming a fully-operational company.
The MMC is fast-becoming the ‘go to’ venue in Leicestershire for theatre, culture and community activities.
The new Chair will be instrumental in leading a committed Board of Directors to continue this growth and success by overseeing the operation of the business and guiding and supporting the MMC Management team.
The Chair will act as ambassador and the public face of the CIC, fostering an open and transparent working relationship with Mountsorrel Parish Council.
Please send your CV to manager@mountsorrelparishcouncil.gov.uk or contact the Parish Manager, Ross Willmott, for an informal chat on 0116 2303809.
Please note: –
- It is important that the MMC CIC Chair can be available for daytime and evening meetings that, wherever possible, would be scheduled in advance.
- The Chair is expected to attend participatory events and relevant training.
- It is expected that the Board will meet up to six times per annum for formal meetings. Email and telephone calls will be used to maintain contact between meetings.
- Previous experience of such a role is desirable although not essential.
Requirements
Skills, knowledge, understanding and experience
• A commitment to the organisation’s aims and objectives
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
• Strategic vision
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Leadership and governance skills
• Community engagement / links
• Communication and presentation skills
• Fundraising skills and experience
• Experience of chairing effective meetings
• Stakeholder engagement skills and experience
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience of social enterprise
• Event management experience i.e. theatre and / or hospitality
• Publicity and PR experience
• Business acumen
Personal attributes
• Good, independent judgement
• An ability to think creatively
• Tact and diplomacy
• Willingness to challenge and constructively criticise
Other requirements •
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a Director and chairing a non-executive Board
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: - selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Location
Location 105 Leicester Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 7DB, UK