Chair of Trustees

We are looking for a Chair of Trustees who has:

A strong track record within commercial/visitor experience/fundraising/income generation.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Natural affinity for public speaking.

Our Chair of Trustees will:

• Lead the board in ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities for governance of the charity and acts in accordance with its constitution.
• Ensure the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.
• Provide firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, then evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
• Ensure financial stability of the charity.
• Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds.
• Plan the annual cycle of board meetings.
• Set agendas for board meetings.
• Chair and facilitate board meetings.
• Has the casting vote if board cannot reach majority.
• Appoint senior staff and monitor their performance.
• Optimise relationship between board and staff/volunteers.
• Advocacy - with the CEO, take a leadership role in promoting the charity, building and brokering relationships, representing effectively to external stakeholders.
• Build relationships with funders, potential supporters, corporate partners and/or high value individual donors.
• Provide support to the CEO and charity around fundraising, income generation, sustainability and financial health.
• Work with CEO to achieve the mission of the charity.

As our inspirational Chair you will have:

• A strong belief in the Grimm & Co's values, vision and mission in changing lives one story at a time.
• An understanding and commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Experience and understanding of charity governance and the role of board member/trustee.
• Experience of leading successful organisational development and growth.
• Experience of leadership at a senior strategic level in a relevant environment that could further strengthen the charity.
• Previous experience at Board level of an organisation.
• Be prepared to represent, advocate for, and champion Grimm & Co.
• An ethical stance that is in tune with the charity's values, beliefs and core principles of operation.
• Savvy diplomatic skills and a natural affinity for cultivating relationships.

We promise:

• A warm glow associated with making a real difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Opportunity to lead an exceptional charity at an exciting time of development
• Involvement in local, regional, national and international strategies around arts, creative, cultural, and educational agendas with particular focus on stories as a vehicle for change.

How to Apply

Click on the 'Apply now' button below. Please upload your CV and a cover letter. The closing date for applications is Saturday 13th December 2025.

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