Chair for CPRE Nottinghamshire
OFFERED BY:
CPRE The Countryside Charity - NottinghamshireLocation(s): Aspley, Basford, Berridge, Bestwood, Bilborough, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest, Castle, Clifton East, Clifton West, Dales, Hyson Green and Arboretum, Leen Valley, Lenton and Wollaton East, Mapperley, Meadows, Radford, Sherwood, St Ann's, Wollaton West, Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: This is a home-based opportunity Nottingham How many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
As chair you’ll provide leadership to our board of trustees and oversee the future direction and development of our charity. You’ll ensure the requirements of the constitution are met and that our governance complies with charity law and best practice.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
What you will be doing
Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives
Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements
Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings
Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE
Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession
Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
Providing or arranging line management of any employees
Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews
Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you
with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national
level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend CPRE's national online induction
We provide out-of-pocket travel expense
Providing strategic leadership to our charity and supporting fundraising, membership and engagement initiatives
Ensuring our charity meets constitutional and governance requirements
Ensuring the financial integrity and long-term sustainability of our charity
Ensuring board and subgroup meetings and our AGM are held on a regular basis
Building relationships and representing CPRE at community, council and partnership meetings
Liaising with local CPREs, regional groups and national CPRE
Supporting trustees and volunteers and identifying candidates for succession
Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity
Providing or arranging line management of any employees
Advocating the work of CPRE through public speaking and media interviews
Chairs also represent our charity by being the voting member at national CPRE
What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside
Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team
Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable
experience
We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you
with relevant training
We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering
Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national
level, including the annual CPRE conference
The opportunity to attend CPRE's national online induction
We provide out-of-pocket travel expense
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The skills you need
A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives
Some previous experience in leadership, management and organisational development
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to demonstrate diplomacy, impartiality, respect and confidentiality
Previous experience of committee work- paid or voluntary
Knowledge of environmental and countryside issues
Knowledge of the charity sector including funding and governance
Good written and verbal communication skills
Experience of working with people from different backgrounds and abilities
Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability, including attendance at meetings
We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
This will take place before your first session
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No