Chair of Trustees

GL11 Community Hub

Chair of Trustees

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role at the heart of GL11, shaping the future of a values-driven, community-focused charity. As Chair, you will influence long-term strategy, champion strong governance, and work in close partnership with the CEO and Board to ensure GL11 continues to thrive and deliver real impact for its community.

Board Leadership

• Guide the Board in setting strategy, reviewing long-term aims, and monitoring service delivery, whilst ensuring adherence and compliance around GL11’s policies and procedures
• Chair Board and Finance Committee meetings in alignment with the charity's values
• Liaise with the Treasurer to ensure full and timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the Board and financial resilience.
• Support and develop trustees through mentoring, training, and undertake annual Board reviews including its structure and skills mix.
• Promote a reflective, collaborative Board–CEO relationship.

CEO Partnership

• Lead CEO recruitment, appraisal, and ongoing support and oversight.
• Plan meeting agendas together
• Consult with the CEO on strategy, finance, governance, HR, and emerging risks. External & Community Role
• Act as spokesperson for GL11 at events and meetings
• Help build relationships with partners, funders, and the local community.
• Provide final-stage oversight on grievances, conflicts, and external complaints.

Essential Qualities

• Strong understanding of the Trustee Boards legal and fiduciary duties and commitment to Nolan Principles.
• Alignment with GL11’s purpose and values; strategic, forward-looking mindset.
• Independent judgment, creativity, and political impartiality.
• Excellent communication, discretion, diplomacy, and willingness to challenge constructively.

Values & Behaviours

• Community-centered, strength-based, inclusive, and reflective.
• Open to change, be collaborative, respectful and kind.
• Uphold GL11 values: Listen; Look for strengths; Act as if it’s possible; Be kind and have fun; Be brave.

Time Commitment

• At least 4 Board meetings and 4 Finance & General Purposes Committee meetings per year.
• Regular contact with the CEO and visits to the GL11 Community Hub.

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