Trustee (Chair)
Havengrove
The Opportunity
Havengrove is looking for a Chairperson who can help us achieve our mission and provide effective leadership for the Board and Management Team, ensuring the charity is effectively governed.
You will need to commit to Havengrove and devote the necessary time and effort to the role. In addition, you will require independent and objective judgment, diplomacy; as well as a willingness to think creatively and speak your mind.
Ideally, the Chair will also have skills and experience in the following areas:
> Experience/Demonstrable commitment to the third sector and / or housing related support/Supporting people.
> Human Resources/Employment knowledge.
> Networking and relationship building.
> Experience of charity regulation and governance.
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse board of trustees, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We will pay trustees travel expenses and provide an induction into Havengrove's work.
For a full job description, application pack and induction materials please email services@havengrove.org.uk. For an informal discussion about this role, contact the interim Chair, Valerie Nelson at vknelson@gmail.com.
For more information about Havengrove, please visit www.havengrove.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is 30 June 2010. Applications will be considered as they are received.
The Organisation
Havengrove is a small local charity that provides accommodation for nine homeless pregnant women and new mothers. Havengrove staff have over sixty years experience. Havengrove is unique due to its ability to cater to each mother's specific needs and ensures the highest level of support for each individual.
Skills / Qualifications
You will need to commit to Havengrove and devote the necessary time and effort to the role. In addition, you will require independent and objective judgement, diplomacy; as well as a willingness to think creatively and speak your mind.
Ideally, the Chair will also have skills and experience in the following areas:
> Experience/Demonstrable commitment to the third sector and / or housing related support/Supporting People.
> Human Resources/Employment knowledge.
> Networking and relationship building.
> Experience of charity regulation and governance
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse board of trustees, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Getting There
Nearest underground station is Ladbroke Grove (Hammersmith and City Line).---1/4 mile
Buses: 52, 23, 295--- 1min.
Times you can volunteer
Monday:
None
Tuesday:
None
Wednesday:
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Thursday:
None
Friday:
None
Saturday:
None
Sunday:
None
