Principal responsibilities:
- To ensure the Charity’s mission and vision are clear and that all trustees support the agreed goals and objectives
- To ensure that the charity operates within the guidelines laid down by the Charity Commission and that appropriate/required policies and procedures are in place
- To ensure that the charity has systems in place to manage its financial obligations and that there are clear lines of accountability
- To arrange and chair a minimum of 4 meetings of the trustees per year ensuring agendas are issued and meetings are minuted with actions clearly identified
- To review the operational performance of the charity through regular dialogue with the appointed food bank manager including setting objectives, monitoring performance and providing support.
- To monitor all decisions taken and follow up agreed actions
- It is anticipated that the role can be performed in, on average, 4 to 5 hours per week.
The Person (Skills and Experience)
The Meon Valley Food Bank is a Christian charity whose focus is on providing support to families in need either through the provision of food or by signposting to other support organisations
- It is a requirement that the chair is a committed Christian in good standing within a local church
- The person appointed will need to demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to the work of the charity
- Leadership skills and the ability to foster and promote a collaborative team is essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Financial management expertise together with good IT skills
- Able to commit the time necessary to undertake the role well
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level
- Some previous involvement at senior level within a charity is desirable