Chair of Trustees – Volunteer

Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives, lead a passionate team, and help shape the future of an impactful community organisation? Join Hidayah as our chair of trustees in this volunteer-based role.

The Chair of Trustees provides strategic leadership to Hidayah, ensuring the organisation is well-governed, sustainable, and aligned with its mission and values.

Person Specification

• Strong understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities, and voluntary sector best practice.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning experience, ideally within a charity or community organisation.
• Experience leading and supporting teams, volunteers, or projects in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and operational levels.
• Experience building partnerships, supporting organisational growth, and contributing to long-term sustainability.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion within community-focused organisations.

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to chair meetings and support effective teamwork.
• Good organisational and strategic planning abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Good administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a volunteer‑led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair Trustee Board meetings and the AGM.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversee organisational development.
• Ensure compliance with Hidayah’s constitution, policies, and governance procedures.
• Support the implementation of the annual Strategic Plan.
• Oversee policy development, safeguarding, and organisational compliance.
• Support and supervise staff, consultants, or volunteers where required.
• Build partnerships and support fundraising initiatives.
• Represent Hidayah externally and promote its mission and activities.
• Contribute to the Annual Report and organisational administration.
• Act as a bank signatory where required.

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