Chair of the Board of Trustees, Argyle Community Trust

Chair of the Board of Trustees, Argyle Community Trust

Argyle Community Trust is seeking an individual who will support them in making a difference to the lives of people within our local communities.

Position : Chair of the Board of Trustees

Location : Devon / Cornwall

Salary : Voluntary

Contract : 3 years

Hours : 10 hours per month

We are proud to be the official charity for Plymouth Argyle Football Club. Argyle Community Trust uses the prestige of football and the reach of the club to inspire, engage and help people of all ages, achieve their full potential.

Argyle Community Trust has a clear vision, along with our national partners, to be an active, inspirational and inclusive community hub for the South West region. We aim to have a positive impact on a range of groups within society and to provide the local community with the opportunity to explore their full potential, improve their life chances and aspirations through the power of football and Plymouth Argyle FC.

Join us our Chair of the Board of Trustees

We are seeking an inspiring Chair who will play a vital role in shaping our future. Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the community? Do you have a strong desire to contribute your skills to a cause that matters? We invite you to become the new Chair of our Board of Trustees and be a driving force for change!

What we are looking for :

An individual who will provide strategic guidance, support our growth and provide governance leadership. You will also support us in making a difference to the lives of people within our local communities. While working collaboratively with our CEO, dedicated, diverse and committed team of staff, trustees and directors you will support and oversee the activities of our organisation and have oversight of board and committee activity and decision making.

Why you should join us as our Chair

Impact : Be part of an organisation making a real difference to the lives of local people.

Leadership : Support our strategic decision-making and shape the future direction of the organisation.

Fulfilment : Experience the satisfaction of knowing that your efforts contribute to positive change. We want to work with a Chair who is an experienced trustee or director who will champion our vision and mission. Commitment to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults is essential, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discriminatory practice.

Time commitment : Our Trustees are committed and provide a valuable and positive contribution, building on our strengths and ensuring our results are sustained. There are currently 10 Trustees within the Charity who bring a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience to the organisation.

You will attend an average of four Board meetings and up to four Committee meetings a year, plus Trustee away-days & other events, such as AGM. Meetings are held during business hours and are a mixture of in-person and online. Events (including strategy days, conference and AGM) usually take place at our offices in Plymouth.

You will be given the opportunity to upload a covering letter and CV should you wish to do so however, for safer recruitment purposes, we do not accept application by CV only.

Closing Date : Sunday, 13 July 25

Appointment Date : September 25

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