Chair of the Board of Directors (Voluntary)

Deadline: Friday 30th May 2025

Incorporated as a Community Interest Company in 2022, we are governed by a Board of Directors who each bring vital expertise from their chosen field. An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a passionate, dedicated person to join the Board as the Chair. To best represent the diverse population of the North East, individuals from underrepresented communities are particularly encouraged to apply.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure that Society of Strays is carrying out its purposes for the benefit of the local community

• To comply with the company's governing documents and the law

• To bring an external perspective to planning & strategy

• To carry out legal obligations

• To act as a company ambassador

• To support fundraising and contribute valuable ideas

• To positively promote the organisation and its work at events, and to personal networks.

• To use your influence to develop and broker new relationships, partnerships, and potential supporters of Society of Strays

 

Directors are also legally responsible for the company and must ensure that they:

• Act in the company’s best interests

• Manage resources responsibly

• Act with reasonable care and skill

• Ensure that the company is accountable and following due process.

 

You will be registered with Companies House as a Director of the Company.

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Job Requirements

• You will be an advocate for the arts and a believer in inclusive practices, particularly in community settings  

• You may have some financial and charity expertise

• You will be willing to attend at least 2 online meetings a year and commit to supporting the company in its ongoing development

• You will be willing to attend company events, where possible

• You will be curious and willing to check through and interrogate company documentation, such as policies and financial data

• As the Chair, you will be confident in overseeing meetings, ensuring that agendas and the correct processes are adhered to

• You are based in the North East and may already have some connections to other arts organisations in the area

 

If this sounds a bit like you and you would like to know more, please contact info@societyofstrays.co.uk with your expression of interest including reasons why you would be a suitable candidate for this role.

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