Chair of the Board of Trustees
The Ecology Centre
The Ecology Centre is looking for a Chair to lead our community and environmental charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. We are looking for an individual to join our dedicated and expanding Board of Trustees to ensure effective strategic oversight and governance of the charity in line with our mission, vision and values. If you might be the right fit for our charity, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
The Ecology Centre’s vision is to connect people and nature for the sustainable wellbeing of both. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe and green space for communities to connect with each other and celebrate the joy of nature. We foster connections between people and the environment through environmental education for all and provide benefit to community, health and wellbeing.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for an individual who shares our values and who brings suitable commercial acumen and leadership skills to drive strategic growth and effective governance. As Chair of the Board of Trustees, you will play a critical role in designing and overseeing the strategic direction of our charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees and General Manager. You will act as Chair to a close-knit, committed Board of Trustees, ensuring robust financial oversight, governance and innovation. We are looking for an individual who can help to bring our mission and vision to life and who can oversee the effective commercial management of the charity. Proven leadership experience within the charity sector is preferred but we are open to hearing from any individuals who can bring a proven track-record and understanding of leadership and financial management and who fits our values. Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic leadership to the charity in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
- Guiding the short and long-term strategic development of the charity
- Assuring and strengthening effective governance, including effective controls and monitoring of financial health, risk management and legal compliance
- Building strong relationships with key stakeholders (in the community and beyond) to establish best practice sharing and an effective fundraising strategy
- Managing a collaborative and inclusive culture at all levels of the charity and working closely with the Board of Trustees, General Manager and management team to ensure a thriving charity in line with our values.
How to Apply:
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and reasons for applying to Owen Black ([email protected]). Applicants will be invited to attend an initial conversation with a member of the Board of Trustees in order to assess personality fit and values alignments and, if successful, will be invited to present a vision for the charity to all Board members ahead of a final decision. If you would like to discuss the role in advance of applying, please get in touch with Owen Black. We also encourage applicants to look at our website and Facebook page, which will tell you about what we're up to on a daily basis.
About The Ecology Centre
Our award winning education programme has always been at the heart of The Ecology Centre. Over
the years we have worked with hundreds of children in schools, local green spaces and at The
Ecology Centre.
We give people direct experience of working with the environment at our site, while learning about it, in a relaxed and friendly way. Our methods and styles of environmental involvement, learning and participation are designed to be accessible, to inspire through generating enthusiasm and curiosity.
Our award winning education programme has always been at the heart of The Ecology Centre. Over the years we have worked with hundreds of children in schools, local green spaces and at The Ecology Centre. We give people direct experience of working with the environment at our site, while learning about it, in a relaxed and friendly way. Our methods and styles of environmental involvement, learning and participation are designed to be accessible, to inspire through generating enthusiasm and curiosity.
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