Chair of Trustees for Reef-World

We are looking for someone with a desire to drive our organisation forward and who is passionate about conserving coral reefs, marine life and the local communities they support.

What difference will you make?

• The Board provides oversight, shaping organisational strategy and supporting our staff and volunteers, and the Chair will lead the Board in that role.
• Providing leadership to the Trustee Board by supporting the team to remain focused on delivering our aims.
• Lead alongside the Vice Chair and rest of the Board, on planning the annual cycle of Board meetings, setting agendas and chairing Board meetings
• You’ll lead a team of 7 trustees with a mix of experienced charity professionals Trustees and those newer to the sector. We aim to regularly review and expand our Board of Trustees to support our ambitious growth plans.
  
  

What are we looking for?

We welcome applications from anyone with the required skills and experience, whatever their background. We actively encourage applications from those whose identities reflect the diversity of the communities and networks we serve and whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in the charity and conservation sectors. We are a safe space for everyone.

Essential

• Charity governance experience to enable you to confidently lead the Board of Trustees
• Chairing/facilitating skills, experience, energy and time to commit
• Desire to drive the organisation forward
• Self-management and motivation and the ability to work remotely
• Based in the UK and able to travel to the South West for occasional in-person meetings (travel costs can be covered in line with our expenses policy)
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of our area of work - marine conservation
• An understanding of the voluntary sector and other charity sector expertise, such as strategic planning, organisational development, fundraising, etc.
• Willingness to support with occasional operational tasks to support the wider team
  
  

What will you be doing?

What can this role offer you?

This is a great opportunity to make your mark with a charity that has ambitious plans to promote the sustainable consumption and production of coastal resources and marine life. This voluntary role promises to give you a thorough insight into all aspects of running the charity and drive real change. Here are just some things this role could offer you

• Do your bit to ensure coral reef protection worldwide
• A new challenge - broaden your skill set for future progression
• Renew your purpose
• Legacy - commit to a globally significant goal
• Friendship and collaboration
• Contribute to the future direction and sustainability of our vital work
• Maintain key skills whilst undertaking rewarding work
• Become an ambassador for our cause
• Put your expertise to good use