Job Description

New Dawn New Day is a longstanding Leicester based women’s charity. A key focus of our work is supporting women who have come into contact with Criminal Justice Services or are at risk of offending, delivering a range of practical and emotional support designed to meet their multiple and complex needs.

If you have a commitment to, but not necessarily experience of working in the women’s sector, this role is a great opportunity to use your experience and leadership skills to help drive forward our work and build on our excellent reputation.

We are looking for a Chair to lead the Board, oversee our strategic direction ensure effective governance & inspire us.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring effective governance

• Providing support and leadership to ensure trustees fulfil their duties and contribute to strategic decision-making
• Maintain a supportive team culture among trustees, leveraging their varied experiences and networks for the charity's benefit
• Supporting new trustees to develop their participation and contribution
• Oversee the plan for trustee recruitment to ensure succession, diversity & relevant skills

Development of the charity’s long-term strategy

• Working in collaboration with trustees, the CEO, and the Senior Executive Team to oversee the development of the long-term strategic plan
• Review  delivery of the annual plan to achieve funding & project objectives
• Research broader networks, potential partnerships & stakeholders to support the charity's strategic goals and funding requirements

Working with the CEO

• Develop a productive working relationship
• Agree their annual objectives and provide support and oversight to deliver them

Acting as a representative of the charity

• Be an ambassador, developing our network with decision makers and other stakeholders as appropriate

 For more details on the role & candidate requirements please find attached our Candidate pack for more details