Board Trustee & Committee Chair (HR)

YMCA DOWNSLINK GROUP; Hove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Hove is seeking a Board Trustee and Committee Chair (HR) to lead strategic efforts focusing on children and young people. Responsibilities include chairing the People and Remuneration Committee and ensuring governance standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in governance and a commitment to equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in governance and strategic oversight.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to facilitate dialogue among committee members.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee.
• Ensure alignment of people strategy with organization's mission.
• Provide leadership to uphold governance standards.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Board Trustee and Committee Chair (HR). You will join us at a key time as we embark on our new Strategy, leading on strategic and key operational matters. This includes areas such as our staff and volunteers, culture and values development, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and good governance – with children and young people at the forefront of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chair of the People and Remuneration Committee, acting on behalf of the Board within delegated responsibility and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Ensure the delivery of the charity’s objects and align the people strategy with the organisation’s mission, values, and long-term sustainability.
• Chair the People and Remuneration Committee overseeing executive remuneration, workforce planning, performance management, succession planning, and organisational culture.
• Provide leadership to the Board and Committee to maintain transparency, fairness, and accountability in people-related decisions; work closely with the Director of People and Programmes.
• Facilitate constructive dialogue among committee members, foster informed decision-making, and uphold governance standards.
• Support the organisation in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people through governance and strategic oversight.

Additional Information

This Recruitment Pack provides insight into who we are, what we do, and the impact we make. It supports your decision to join an organisation deeply committed to achieving the very best outcomes for the children and young people we serve.

For more information and to view the Board Trustee and Chair and Committee Chair (HR) please click here. The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 17 November.

If you have any questions about these roles or would like to have an informal discussion, please contact our Company Secretary, Sian Stokes, by telephone at 07890 431854 or by email [e-mail].