Chair of Trustees
Green Synergy is recruiting new Chair of Trustees
Green Synergy is a well respected and successful charity that supports people in the most disadvantaged communities in Lincolnshire to improve their mental and physical wellbeing.
Our work includes:
- Community gardening and therapeutic horticultural programmes.
- Community engagement events that bring people together to create more life chances, quality green spaces and to re-connect people to green spaces, growing and nature.
We are looking for a new Chair of our Trustee Board as our long serving Chair Rev Canon Alan Robson is standing down after 7.5 years in the role.
The role of the Chair of Trustees is to give leadership to the Board and to make sure the Board fulfils its governance duties and responsibilities. Additionally the Chair of Trustees ‘s role is to support the CEO and team to achieve the aims of Green Synergy, and, at times, represents Green Synergy at functions, meetings and in the press and broadcasting media.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous board or leadership experience – although this is not obligatory. Past involvement in areas of business, charities or leadership would also be advantageous. An interest in gardening or horticulture would be valuable and a passion for improving the lives of people in under-served communities is essential.
As the Chair of Trustees you will receive:
- An induction, training and reimbursable expenses
- Contribute to improving lives and communities that are disadvantaged
- Have opportunities to develop new skills and to network with professionals
A wide range of applications are welcomed especially those with lived experience. The expected time commitment is a bimonthly board meeting and other events as well as meetings with the CEO.
As well as preparing for the board meetings, the Chair may be called upon for specific advice and support in their areas of expertise.
For more information, download the Green Synergy Chair’s Recruitment Pack Final
A copy of the Chair’s Role Description can be downloaded here:
GS53 Green Synergy Chair Role Description
A copy of our Annual Trustees Report and Accounts can be viewed here
To arrange an informal conversation please email us at info@greensynergy.org.uk
To apply, please complete the Green Synergy_ Application form for Trustees and return to info@greensynergy.org.uk
The closing date for applications is noon on Friday March 15th 2024.
Applications will then be reviewed and suitable candidates will be invited for a visit to Green Synergy and an interview with members of our Trustee Board.
As the charity works with vulnerable groups /young people the role is subject to a DBS check.
