Chair of Board of Trustees

• Citizens Advice Bureau (Hamilton)

• VO100623

We are seeking a committed and dynamic individual to serve as the Chair of our organisation.

As Chair, you will play a vital role by providing strategic leadership to the board, ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation. You will also provide line management, support and direction to the Chief Officer, helping them to achieve the organisation’s aims and objectives; and ensures the smooth running of Hamilton CAB.

We are looking for an individual who has experience of leadership and governance. You will have a passion for the voluntary sector, strong leadership skills and an ability to drive forward positive change.

Although, not financially remunerated, the role is high profile and respected within the community and will offer a great challenge, learning and networking opportunity for the right person.

There are an average of 6 Board meetings per year to commit to as well as preparation time and regular collaboration /communications with the team and stakeholders.

Chair of Board of Trustees – Person Specification

Hamilton CAB Board members are expected to demonstrate the following skills and abilities, knowledge and commitment:

Skills and Abilities
• To demonstrate leadership within the organisation
• To think strategically and creatively
• To work as part of a team
• To participate actively in discussion and decision-making processes
• To be prepared for Board meetings by pre-reading and assimilating relevant papers
• To balance independence of thought and contribution with participation in collective decision-making
• To understand the roles and responsibilities of a Charity Trustee

Knowledge of at least one of the following areas
• Charity Law And Governance
• Strategic Planning and Development
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management/ Planning
• Marketing/ Media / Public Relations
• Legal services / advice sector
• Income generation / contracts and tendering

In a public, private or voluntary sector environment

In addition, you will demonstrate: -
• An appreciation of the CAB service and its impact on individuals
• An awareness of wider societal issues relating to the Bureau’s main areas of advice
• An understanding of the work of Hamilton CAB

Experience required

No Expertise, Good Communicator,Good Listener,Reliable / Dependable,Team Player,Trustworthy,Experience of leadership and governance

Travel details

The opportunity takes at multiple location across South Lanarkshire
Across South Lanarkshire,Blantyre,Bothwell,Hamilton,Larkhall,Uddingston

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