Parent Director

The Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Manchester is seeking a Parent Director to oversee the Trust's affairs and ensure effective governance. As a Parent Director, you will attend board meetings, prepare by reviewing relevant materials and contribute your insight for the benefit of children's outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess strong commitment, professional skills, and board-level experience, especially in HR or employment law.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to improving outcomes for children.
• Professional skills to ensure effective governance.
• Ability to operate at board level in HR or employment law.

Responsibilities

• Attend and contribute to Trust Board meetings.
• Prepare for meetings and ask relevant questions.
• Assist with staff recruitment and HR panels.

Skills

Effective governance

Interpersonal skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Experience in HR

Background in employment law

Job description

Overview

As a Parent Director, you will work with the Trust Board and have responsibility for directing the Trust's affairs, and for ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the Trust's charitable outcomes. You will be expected to attend and contribute professionally to Trust Board meetings and to join one committee of the Trust Board, chosen in line with your particular skills and interests. You will also play a vital role in bringing a parental perspective to the Trust Board, although your role is not to speak 'on behalf' of the parent body.

Responsibilities

• Attending and contributing professionally to seven meetings per academic year - four Trust Board meetings and one per term for the committees, usually on a Monday from 5pm to 7pm at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Wythenshawe (plus occasional ad hoc meetings)
• Preparing thoroughly for these meetings by reading all papers in advance and then asking relevant questions of the staff members in attendance
• Assisting, subject to your availability, with other tasks such as staff recruitment, and HR or complaints panels
• Maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications / Skills

• The specific professional skills required to make sure the Trust Board delivers effective governance
• A strong commitment to the role and to improving outcomes for children
• Good inter-personal skills, curiosity, and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• The Trust Board would particularly welcome candidates with the experience, knowledge and skills to operate professionally at board level, and we are currently recruiting for candidates who have worked at a senior level in HR or who have a background in employment law.

Expectations

• As with all Trust Directors, Parent Directors are expected to hold the Trust and its employees to account and to therefore make a commitment to the following