Provide leadership to St George Community Association and management committee by ensuring that the association remains focused on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes providing an organisational and practical resource for the community of St George.
Tasks
Chairing and facilitating committee meetings
Giving direction to organisation policy-making
Checking that decisions taken at meetings are implemented
Representing SGCA at functions and meetings, and acting as a spokesperson as appropriate
Bringing impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
With the other trustees:
Planning the annual cycle of committee meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting
Setting agendas for other general meetings
Developing the board of trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
Addressing conflict within the organisation, and liaising with SGCA Trustees, staff and volunteers to achieve this.
Liaising with the committee to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate
Leading the process of supporting and appraising the performance of staff.
Sitting on appointment and disciplinary panels
Serve as a Director of the SGCA company limited by guarantee, alongside the treasurer and Secretary.
Person specification
In addition to the person specification for a trustee, the chair should have the following qualities.
Leadership skills
Experience of committee work
Tact and diplomacy
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.
It would also be desirable for the chair to have knowledge of the St George area and community as well as a wider involvement with the voluntary sector and local community networks
Applicant CV to be sent to manager@stgeorgecc.co.uk
Initial enquiries and a conversation about the role contact Anthony Kennedy, Manager on 07862256617 or via email manager@stgeorgecc.co.uk