Chair, WheelWorks Arts

Person Specification

Main Responsibilities of the Chair

• Providing leadership for the board of trustees in their role of setting the strategy and policy of the organisation.
• Chairing and facilitating the board meetings.
• Liaise regularly with the Treasurer to maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and to ensure full and timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the Board.
• Representing the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functions.
• Acting as an ambassador to promote the voices of young people and champion inclusivity and the needs of the young people and their communities.
• Acting as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.
• Lead the Board in fostering relations with potential clients and potential funders/donors.
• Consult with chief executive on matters of strategy, governance, finance and HR.
• Oversee the Chief Executive’s activities in the context of the implementation of the Board’s strategy and policies.
• Maintain careful oversight of any risk to reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation.
• Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s work and financial performance through the chief executive.
• Reviewing and appraising the performance of the chief executive.
• Attending and being a member of other committees or working groups when appropriate in role as Chair.
• Reviewing the Committee's performance and identifying and managing the process for renewal of the Committee through recruitment of new members.

Qualities of a Chair

• Commitment to the organisation and its vision and mission.
• Passionate about making a difference to marginalised young people and championing equality of opportunity.
• Leadership ability.
• Integrity, strategic vision.
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as Chair and trustee.
• Ability to take decisions for the good of the organisation.
• Good, independent judgement.
• Good communication skills.
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of a trustee.

Desirable experience

• Prior experience of chairmanship/committee/trustee work.
• Knowledge of the type of work undertaken by the organisation.
• A wider understanding and involvement with the voluntary sector.

This position is not remunerated but reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred fulfilling the duties of the role are reimbursed.