Are you ready to shape the future of Citizens Advice East Berkshire?
We are seeking a new Chair to provide strategic leadership at a time when demand for our advice services is at an all-time high. If you have the passion to champion our mission and the experience to turn our vision into meaningful change then this volunteering role is for you!
Citizens Advice East Berkshire offers crucial help and advice when people need it most. No one but Citizens Advice sees so many people with so many different kinds of problems, and that gives us a unique insight into the challenges people are facing today. We have ambitious plans for our future and are looking for a Chair who can lead with purpose. If you have an understanding and empathy for those who experience difficulties in modern society, and a desire to empower and support them to make decisions and act upon those decisions you can make a real difference in this role.
What will you be doing?
We are at an important stage in our development and we are seeking a new Chair to replace our current Chair who will be standing down as her term finishes.
Building on our successes to date, we want a new Chair to lead us through the next exciting phase of our journey. You will have a strong background and track record of providing leadership at board and/or senior executive level and will have a passion for supporting people facing tough life challenges. You should have the judgement and vision to operate effectively at strategic level and you should demonstrate the skills and expertise to help drive our mission forward
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Passion for supporting people facing tough life challenges
- Ideally has served as a Chair or Vice Chair and is familiar with leading a Board
What difference will you make?
Citizens Advice East Berkshire makes transformational differences to people who need support when facing life crises. As Chair you will play a significant part in ensuring we are able to expand and grown our services to make a significant difference to many more individuals and families.
How to apply
For a full job description and further instructions on applying, please click here.