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As our current Chair of Trustees completes her 6 year tenure, we are looking to welcome a new chair to continue her stellar work in governance and strategy.
Leading our board, the new Chair of Trustees will work to ensure our charitable aims are upheld and our ambitious strategic plan guides our activities. They will join us at an exciting point in our development as we prepare to begin works on the construction of an Environmental Learning Centre.
We particularly seek support from those living or working locally and who have trustee and/or professional charity leadership experience. You will need to be able to commit two hours for meetings every other month, from 7-9pm. Additional time will be needed to read the board papers which will be sent in advance, meet with the CEO, and occasional discussions outside of regular meetings. More information on these expectations can be found below.
Walworth Garden is committed to equality of opportunity, and values diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic locals who have been historically excluded from the horticulture industries, as well as applications from women and LGBTQIA+ candidates.
If you would like to be part of our growing success, please send a CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to become the Chair of Trustees to info@walworthgarden.org.uk.
Please note that we will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
What are trustees responsible for?
Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit
Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law
Responsibly managing the charity’s resources
Acting in the charity’s best interests
Acting with reasonable care and skill
Ensuring the charity is accountable
How much time and commitment is required?
Trustees are expected to attend bi-monthly board meetings, which take place at the Garden on the evening of the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
Trustees are also expected to take time to carefully review the shared papers ahead of these meetings, which include a finance report, KPIs, and a CEO report.
Trustees are also expected to take on some additional duties, which may be specific to your expertise (e.g. the treasurer will review accounts, or a HR expert may be requested to advise on specific issues), or more general, such as contributing to the development of a strategic document.
There is a minimum time commitment of approximately 4 hours a month.
The current board
We welcome local people from all walks of life, with a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds, and look forward to hearing what relevant experiences you may be able to bring to the Garden.