Applications close on 31st January so please share this as far as you can and don’t forget. #outdoorsisbetter

The Role:

Unremunerated (reasonable expenses)

Location: Flexible

Your mission

● To lead the Trustee Board, being accountable for its performance and ensuring inclusive leadership so that the Trustees are aware of and fulfill their duties within the laws needed for proper governance of the Charity.

● To ensure the Board provides an appropriate strategy for the direction of the Charity.

● Safeguard and protect the financial direction and future strategic plans for the Charity related to fundraising and sustainability

● To support and positively challenge (where appropriate) the CEO, ensuring the Board and executive staff work in genuine partnership.

● The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Who are we looking for?

Potential candidates for this unique and exciting opportunity will be highly successful and proven business and commercially focused individuals with either previous Chair and board experience from either the Commercial or Third sectors, or perhaps seeking their first Chair position.

Whatever your background and experience, your personal qualities and empathy with the ethos and aims of the Charity will be critical to ensure success in such a high profile and valued position of responsibility.

You will have excellent influencing and negotiating skills, aligned with clear examples where you have provided strategic leadership and related results. You will have the confidence and gravitas to represent the Charity both within and outside the military community and be comfortable dealing with individuals at all levels. You must have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and an appreciation of the issues affecting the wider voluntary sector, including military charities

You will have an optimistic, proactive approach to the future development and growth of the Charity.

HighGround is an equal opportunities employer. Please contact our retained consultant – Simon Bell at simon@grayssearchandselection.com or call 07766 714951 for an initial and confidential discussion.

Deadline for Applications will be Tuesday 31st of January.