Trustee/Non-Exec Director of Active Cheshire Ltd -
Voluntary
positions supporting our Charity, and Company Limited by Guarantee:
c.6 days pa. Maximum 2x4year term
(average 6 x 2 hour Board meetings + 4 x 2hr sub-group meetings + preparation mtgs)
About us
Active Cheshire is the lead body for Sport and Physical Activity across Cheshire and
Warrington. Mandated by Sport England, our aim is to get 50,000 more people, more active,
more often, by 2017; for the health and wellbeing of local residents.
As an established charity, we invest more than £500k each year on behalf of Sport England,
Cheshire West and Chester and other partners. We use local insight to commission
programmes of activity that will enable schools, clubs, leisure operators, businesses,
community groups, colleges and universities to sustain and grow participation themselves.
We are affiliated to 46 National Governing Bodies of Sport, including British Cycling, The FA,
The RFU, British Rowing and England Athletics. We also boast strong relationships with
local decision-makers including Cheshire East Council, Warrington Borough Council and
Cheshire West and Chester Council, the latter for whom we deliver a sports development
service.
We adopt a ‘whole of market’ approach, ensuring that all existing provision and infrastructure
is fully optimised and responsive to consumer needs and demand. The next phase in our
exciting journey is to connect sport-and-physical-activity-related insight, strategy, investment
and commissioning to achieve a net gain in participation locally.
About you
We seek a high-calibre, experienced professional with a strong Health background, capable
of driving our ambitious charity through the next phase of its evolution.
Along with sound judgement, credibility and integrity, you will bring a unique blend of proven
commercial acumen, gained in complex businesses in the private, public or voluntary sector,
and a genuine understanding of the importance of sport and physical activity in health and
social terms.
You will also have a real passion for helping society’s most vulnerable people to get active,
underpinned by a desire to ensure that local sport and health market is improved for future
generations to enjoy. The challenges ahead will require us to work smarter, achieve
efficiencies and demonstrate impact. They will require a fresh perspective, the ability to see
the bigger picture and a strong background in influencing and inspiring others. Detailed
criteria are provided in the accompanying information pack
Please note that posts are voluntary positions and therefore offer no remuneration. Travel
and other eligible expenses will be reimbursed.
How to apply
Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that
addresses the criteria set out in this pack, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the
essential requirements. Please send to johnathan.akinyemi@activecheshire.org You should
also provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees, one of
whom should be your current or most recent employer or contractor.
INFORMATION PACK
Sept 2014
Mandated by
Established:
1989
Organisational status:
Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee
Turnover:
c.£1.3m
Reserves:
£275-£300K
Income sources 2013/14
Headline income source summary : capacity (overheads) only
NGB services
3%
Income target
6%
Cheshire West and
Chester Council
22%
Sport England
64%
In addition to the income above we distribute c.£500k on behalf of Sport England and other partners
Staff team:
15 staff
Board team
Currently 10 members. Planned reduction to 9 members in July 2015
vacancy
Company secretary:
Independent of staff and Board team, paid an honorarium payment annually.
Board meetings:
Bi-monthly (6x 2.hour mtgs. Timings variable to suit the Board team.
Role of Non-exec Directors and Trustees
Non-exec Directors and Trustees should:
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provide entrepreneurial leadership
offer constructive challenge and help in developing proposals on strategy;
ensure scrutiny of management’s performance in meeting agreed goals and
objectives and the monitoring of performance reports;
satisfy themselves on the integrity of financial information and that controls and risk
management systems are robust and defensible;
determine appropriate levels of remuneration for executive directors;
appoint and remove executive directors, and ensure succession planning.
Trustee profile
Trustees will be required to demonstrate the following skills, abilities and attitudes:
1) a commitment to the aims and objectives of the company and the values
and principles of good governance
2)
an understanding of the responsibilities of non-exec Directors and Charitable
Trustees and how they differ from executive/operational duties
3)
a strong understanding of business and strategic planning
4)
experience of working with or in Government organisations or delivering
Government contracts and initiatives
5)
experience of cultural and behavioural change
6)
health sector knowledge and competence to the level required for ensuring
effective scrutiny and challenge at Board level
7)
an ability to act in a public relations / ambassadorial role as required
1)
to attend and contribute to Board and Sub-group meetings; arriving on time
and having read any related documents
willingness to lead the Board’s strategic planning and decision making in
relation to Health and to ensure that the Board’s decisions are implemented
Duties
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3)
to support and guide the CEO in relation to health matters
4)
to ensure that the Company and the Board take decisions and act in
accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association
to exercise delegated authority on behalf of the Board as described in
Scheme of Delegation
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For further information please contact Anne Boyd, Chief Executive on 01606 330212
Closing date – 12 noon on 9th October 2014