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Job description

Recent recipients of the Kings Award for Voluntry Service 2025 - Be Enriched - a vibrant South London charity, are seeking an inspirational Chair to lead our Board of Trustees and guide our next phase of strategic growth. 

Since 2013, we have been dedicated to enriching our communities through food. Our work tackles critical issues head-on: alleviating food poverty, combating social isolation, and empowering individuals through practical skills training. We believe in the power of food to bring people together, share knowledge, and cultivate lasting connections. 

As Chair, you will play a pivotal role in steering our ambitious strategy, working closely with an active and committed Board and our dedicated staff team. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your leadership skills to strengthen our impact and ensure the long-term sustainability of our vital community services. 

Scope of Responsibilities 

Governance and Strategic Leadership 

• Provide leadership to the board in the establishment of organisations overall strategy and policies.  
• Direct boards policy-making process and guidance to ensure strategic alignment. 
• Monitor decisions taken by the board to ensure effective execution. 

Board Management 

• Build and develop the board by leading efforts in recruiting new trustees and ensure the board is diverse, skilled, and working cohesively. Foster a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. 
• Plan annual schedule of board meetings and establish agendas. 
• Chair and facilitate board meetings. 

Representation and Advocacy 

• Act as Ambassador for Be Enriched at external events, meetings and functions when required. 
• Actively participate in and show support for the charity's events and projects, demonstrating leadership and commitment to its mission. 

Executive Liaison and Oversight 

• Liaise closely with CEO to maintain strategic overview and provide appropriate support. 
• Serve on senior appointment panels as needed.  

Formal Procedures 

• Act as the final stage adjudicator in formal disciplinary and grievance procedures, in accordance with the organisation’s policies. 

What We Are Looking For 

Essential Qualities  

• Proven experience as a trustee, with a passion for governance and making a difference.  Prior Chair experience is welcome but not required. 
• A keen sense of strategic purpose. 
• An inclusive leadership style. 
• The ability to listen and engage. Comfortable with challenge and debate and can encourage that in others whist fostering a collaborative board environment.  
• Advocate – be able and willing to champion Be Enriched’s work through personal networks, social media, and other channels. 
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  
• Be proactive and responsive – as a small charity, there are times when issues arise that require the Chair's guidance, support, or approval. 

In addition to the above, the Chair will have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees: 

Responsibilities Of All Trustees 

• Support and provide advice on Be Enriched’s visions mission and goals. 
• Ensure the effective, efficient, and prudent administration of the organisations.  
• Safeguard the organisations financial stability and ensure proper investment of funds. 
• Ensure key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. 
• Provide support and challenge the CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. 
• Attend quarterly board meetings (online) and AGM (in-person), adequately prepared for group discussion.  
• Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Be Enriched’s interest, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or third-party interest.  
• Maintain a thorough and informed understanding of the organisation's activities, as well as the broader external issues that affect its work.  
• Accept collective responsibility, as part of the board, for the actions and decisions of the organisations and its trustees. 
• Participate in additional tasks as required, such as providing expert advice or assisting with fundraising initiatives.  

Terms of Appointment 

Terms of Office 

• Trustees are appointed for a three-year term, with renewal available at end of first term.  

Time Commitment 

• Attendance required at four quarterly board meetings (conducted online via Teams from 4:30-5:30pm). 
• Attendance compulsory at the Be Enriched AGM (conducted in-person).  

Application information

If you are interested in joining the board, please send send your CV and cover letter to ruby@be-enriched.org.

 

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