Chair of Trustees

Who we’re looking for to help us meet our goals

Someone who is passionate about conserving coral reefs and the marine life and local communities they support. We welcome applications from anyone with the required skills and experience: whatever their background. We actively encourage applications from those whose identities reflect the diversity of the communities and networks we serve and whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in the charity and conservation sectors. We are a safe space for everyone.

Essential

Charity governance experience to enable you to confidently lead the Board of Trustees
Chairing/facilitating skills, experience, energy and time to commit
Desire to drive the organisation forward
Self-management and motivation and the ability to work remotely
Based in the UK and able to travel to the South West for occasional in-person meetings (travel costs can be covered in line with our expenses policy)

Desirable

Knowledge and experience of our area of work – marine conservation
An understanding of the voluntary sector and other charity sector expertise such as strategic planning, organisational development, fundraising etc.
Willingness to support with occasional operational tasks to support the wider team

About the role

The Board provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers, and the Chair will lead the Board in that role.
Providing leadership to the Trustee Board by supporting the team to remain focused on delivering our aims.
Lead, alongside the Vice Chair and rest of the Board, on planning the annual cycle of Board meetings, setting agendas and chairing Board meetings
The time commitment is approximately 4-6 hours a month/ Board meetings are every 12 weeks (online with usually one a year in person). Opportunities to meet in person throughout the year.
Voluntary role – expenses paid according to our volunteering policy.
You’ll lead a team of 7 trustees with a mix of experienced charity professionals Trustees and those newer to the sector. We aim to regularly review and expand our Board of Trustees to support our ambitious growth plans.
The general responsibilities of a trustee.