Board Director
The Positive Herd Project CIC is seeking new board directors with a diversity of skills to assist with the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation, enabling us to better meet our aims and provide ongoing benefits to both our horses and our beneficiaries.
Introduction
We’re currently seeking new board directors to assist with governance and managing the organisation. We’re particularly looking for someone who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas; financial management, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, safeguarding, managing third sector organisations, fundraising, business planning and strategy.
As a director you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. Alongside the existing board you will oversee the organisations activities by making sure that they meet the aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Board Director Duties
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document and any relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• To contribute actively to the board of directors by attending regular meetings and voting on key matters.
• To give strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Use your specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustee’s reach sound decisions.
• To ensure the financial stability and ensure the proper investment of the CIC's funds.
The Role
All of the board director roles at The Positive Herd Project are currently voluntary. The position is flexible, but we require a regular commitment, in addition to availability to attend board meetings approximately every 3 months. Board meetings are held at our farm in Middlewich at a time to suit all attendees. The amount of work varies, and there are always opportunities to be more involved, especially as we’re a relatively new organisation. Excluding board meetings the role is based at home, and is completely flexible with regards to time management.
As the board are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the CIC, they are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders; including service users, funders and Companies House.
The new director will receive full induction training and ongoing support. There are opportunities to access additional training as and when required.
Personal Specification
An ideal director should have the following attributes:
• Feels passionately about promoting animal welfare, particularly force free training.
• Flexible and willing to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Self-motivated, engaged and organised.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Good person skills, able to work well as a team.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic about our shared mission.
• Adept in ICT with access to a computer.
We’re especially looking for someone with skills and experience in some of the following areas:
• Finance, including accounting, bookkeeping and budgeting.
• Preparing financial records for our accountant and Companies House.
• Adept at using QuickBooks software.
• Knowledge on fundraising strategy and law.
• Preparing accounts and budgets for grant applications.
• Strategic planning for the organisation.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable adults.
• In depth knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience working in or managing a third sector organisation.
To Apply
If you have the skills, time and enthusiasm to help guide The Positive Herd Project as a board director then we’d love to hear from you. To apply please send a current CV and short cover letter detailing why you would be a suitable candidate. Successful applicants will be invited to meet for a short interview and to fill out the relevant application forms.
Deadline extended to find the right applicant!
The Positive Herd Project respects and adheres to the Equality Act (2012) and recruits in line with the Equality and Diversity Policy.
Introduction
We’re currently seeking new board directors to assist with governance and managing the organisation. We’re particularly looking for someone who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas; financial management, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, safeguarding, managing third sector organisations, fundraising, business planning and strategy.
As a director you will be responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the organisation. Alongside the existing board you will oversee the organisations activities by making sure that they meet the aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines.
Board Director Duties
• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document and any relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• To contribute actively to the board of directors by attending regular meetings and voting on key matters.
• To give strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Use your specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustee’s reach sound decisions.
• To ensure the financial stability and ensure the proper investment of the CIC's funds.
The Role
All of the board director roles at The Positive Herd Project are currently voluntary. The position is flexible, but we require a regular commitment, in addition to availability to attend board meetings approximately every 3 months. Board meetings are held at our farm in Middlewich at a time to suit all attendees. The amount of work varies, and there are always opportunities to be more involved, especially as we’re a relatively new organisation. Excluding board meetings the role is based at home, and is completely flexible with regards to time management.
As the board are responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of the CIC, they are accountable in varying degrees to a variety of stakeholders; including service users, funders and Companies House.
The new director will receive full induction training and ongoing support. There are opportunities to access additional training as and when required.
Personal Specification
An ideal director should have the following attributes:
• Feels passionately about promoting animal welfare, particularly force free training.
• Flexible and willing to devote the necessary time and effort.
• Self-motivated, engaged and organised.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Good person skills, able to work well as a team.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic about our shared mission.
• Adept in ICT with access to a computer.
We’re especially looking for someone with skills and experience in some of the following areas:
• Finance, including accounting, bookkeeping and budgeting.
• Preparing financial records for our accountant and Companies House.
• Adept at using QuickBooks software.
• Knowledge on fundraising strategy and law.
• Preparing accounts and budgets for grant applications.
• Strategic planning for the organisation.
• Experience working with children and vulnerable adults.
• In depth knowledge of safeguarding.
• Experience working in or managing a third sector organisation.
To Apply
If you have the skills, time and enthusiasm to help guide The Positive Herd Project as a board director then we’d love to hear from you. To apply please send a current CV and short cover letter detailing why you would be a suitable candidate. Successful applicants will be invited to meet for a short interview and to fill out the relevant application forms.
Deadline extended to find the right applicant!
The Positive Herd Project respects and adheres to the Equality Act (2012) and recruits in line with the Equality and Diversity Policy.
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Board Director Role Description |