Volunteer Chair of the Board | Citizens Advice South West Surrey
Citizens Advice South West Surrey
Date: 5 days ago
City: Godalming, England
Contract type: Full time
Remote
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for community service? We are seeking a new Chair of the Board to help shape the future of our vital organisation.
What difference will you make?
Every year, Citizens Advice South West Surrey supports around 8,500 clients across Guildford and Waverley providing free, confidential, and impartial advice on issues like debt, housing, benefits, and employment. Backed by a dedicated team of 38 staff, 147 volunteers, and 8 trustees, we also advocate for lasting policy change both locally and nationally. CASWS was formed from the merger of two successful local Citizens Advice and is now in a strong position to move forward. As our outgoing Chair steps down after five impactful years, we are looking for someone to lead us forward with strategic insight, commitment to our values, and a deep belief in community service.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for management and leadership skills and experience to lead and develop a charity that provides a critical service to people. Will make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring we are sustainable and meet the needs of the community. Be part of Citizens Advice a national charity with a proud history that provides help to millions of people every year. Build on your skills and gain more governance, leadership and strategy experience You don’t need specific qualifications, but you’ll need to understand or develop an understanding of the type of work we do; understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee; be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own; have strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate meetings; have excellent interpersonal skills; have good listening, verbal and written communication skills; have good numeracy skills to understand the accounts, with the support of the Treasurer; be able to exercise good independent judgement; be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection; and be willing to undertake training in your role.
What will you be doing?
As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees in setting the strategic direction of the charity; work closely with our Chief Officer, offering insight, support and challenge; champion our purpose, strengthen local relationships and help diversify funding; and contribute to the delivery of our annual report and strategic business plan
What difference will you make?
Every year, Citizens Advice South West Surrey supports around 8,500 clients across Guildford and Waverley providing free, confidential, and impartial advice on issues like debt, housing, benefits, and employment. Backed by a dedicated team of 38 staff, 147 volunteers, and 8 trustees, we also advocate for lasting policy change both locally and nationally. CASWS was formed from the merger of two successful local Citizens Advice and is now in a strong position to move forward. As our outgoing Chair steps down after five impactful years, we are looking for someone to lead us forward with strategic insight, commitment to our values, and a deep belief in community service.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for management and leadership skills and experience to lead and develop a charity that provides a critical service to people. Will make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring we are sustainable and meet the needs of the community. Be part of Citizens Advice a national charity with a proud history that provides help to millions of people every year. Build on your skills and gain more governance, leadership and strategy experience You don’t need specific qualifications, but you’ll need to understand or develop an understanding of the type of work we do; understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee; be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own; have strong leadership skills and the ability to facilitate meetings; have excellent interpersonal skills; have good listening, verbal and written communication skills; have good numeracy skills to understand the accounts, with the support of the Treasurer; be able to exercise good independent judgement; be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection; and be willing to undertake training in your role.
What will you be doing?
As Chair, you will lead the Board of Trustees in setting the strategic direction of the charity; work closely with our Chief Officer, offering insight, support and challenge; champion our purpose, strengthen local relationships and help diversify funding; and contribute to the delivery of our annual report and strategic business plan
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