Chair of Trustees

The commitment required is attendance at quarterly board meetings held virtually along with communication via email regarding board-level decisions and/or requesting certain documents to be reviewed. As a trustee, you may be asked to support other specific charity events or tasks, but this will be at the trustee's discretion. The Chair of Trustees role also includes:

• Helping plan and run trustee meetings


• Taking the lead on ensuring that meetings are properly run and recorded


• Taking the lead on ensuring that trustees comply with their duties and the charity is well-governed


• Supporting and supervising the head of staff (CEO) through monthly meetings


• Monitoring the head of staff's (CEO's) performance


• Acting as a figurehead for the charity


• Leading the development of the board and ensuring its decisions are implemented.


• Taking urgent action (but not decision-making unless authorised) between board meetings when it isn't possible or practical to hold a meeting


• As a point of contact regarding a Safeguarding or Whistle-blowing concern in the charity


We are particularly interested in applications from people with previous board experience (but not necessarily previous experience as a Chair of Trustees).


• A passion for the community/dance/the arts


• Strategic development & planning


• Strong leadership skills


• Good communication


• Critical thinking


• Willing to make suggestions and challenge/discuss ideas


• Experience managing people


• Previous board experience (but not necessarily previous experience as a Chair of Trustees)
  
  Move Momentum is a local charity based in Winchester, Hampshire that aims to make dance accessible to everyone. We provide inclusive and affordable dance classes for people who otherwise might not have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of dance.


We are currently growing rapidly as an organisation and developing our services so we're looking for someone who can support the CEO and board and guide us in that development so that we can run more effectively and support more people to access our services. As a fairly new charity, we are in need of support to reach our full potential. We are a friendly welcoming, inclusive team that's passionate about the benefits of dance and its ability to help people, and making that opportunity accessible to everyone., What difference will you make?

Being a trustee means making decisions that will impact people's lives. As part of our board, you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose of making dance more accessible to everyone. As a trustee for Move Momentum, you will be making a difference in our local community and in the lives of people who access our services.

This is a rewarding role that gives you the opportunity to help shape the direction and development of a fairly new and growing charity (registered in 2020). The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed services to our beneficiaries.