Chair of Age UK Stockport Board of Trustees

Role

We are looking for a Chair with the interest and commitment to lead and drive forward the development of Age UK Stockport in line with our core values – to be Connected, Confident and Creative. The Chair leads the Board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively. You will support the Board to work together well and will manage and support the Chief Executive. The Chair is also an ambassador for the charity. As Chair, you are also a trustee of the charity and need to fulfil the responsibilities of being a trustee alongside those of being the organisation’s Chair. Main responsibilities of the Chair • Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the Board, ensuring effective governance and accountability • Work in partnership with trustees, the Chief Executive and staff / volunteer team to achieve Age UK Stockport’s mission, vision and objectives • Plan and chair the Board meetings and the AGM working with others to achieve this • Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Age UK Stockport • Ensure Board meetings are properly run and recorded • Represent Age UK Stockport externally, helping, with others, to build partnerships with funders, local / regional authorities, and community organisations • With others, ensure the charity remains financially sustainable and operationally strong, delivering excellence for people in later life • Recognise and make best use of trustees’ skills and experience • Line manage the Chief Executive on behalf of the trustees