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Volunteer Trustee Chair | DataKind UK

DataKind UK

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Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Volunteer Trustee Chair to lead their board and enhance their mission in the third sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of data-driven decision-making within charities, supporting various organizations in their efforts to leverage data science for impactful outcomes. As the Chair, you will oversee operations, guide strategic decisions, and foster relationships with stakeholders. Join a dynamic team committed to making a difference and help shape a thriving community that embraces innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

Good understanding of the third sector and HR responsibilities.
Experience in change management and governance.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of operations and support major decision-making.
Act as a key ambassador, representing the charity at events.

Skills

Knowledge of the third sector

HR understanding

Change management

Governance knowledge

Relationship management

Data science appreciation

Fundraising network leveraging

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Are you looking for a volunteering role that supports the impact of the whole third sector? Infrastructure charity DataKind UK is looking for a Chair of our Board of Trustees.

What difference will you make?

DataKind UK is a small charity with a vision for a strong, thriving third sector that embraces data use to become more impactful. We connect third sector organisations with data professionals to improve their decision making, problem solving, and working practices, by applying data science approaches to sector-wide challenges. Since we were established in 2013, DataKind UK’s staff team and community of expert volunteers have worked on more than 100 projects and supported hundreds of third sector organisations (charities, community interest companies, public sector services, and more). By matching organisations with data professionals who give their time and expertise for free, we have provided more than £4.5 million in pro bono support hours.

What are we looking for?

Skills and experience Good knowledge and understanding of the third sector and relevant subsectors. A good understanding of what it means to be an employer, including HR and the duty of care to staff, volunteers, and trustees. Skills in foresight, strategy, and how to think about the future. Change and crisis management skills, and experience in managing risk, uncertainty, and reputational threat. Good knowledge and understanding of governance. Ability to develop and manage relationships (including with the staff and CEO, patrons, partners, trustees, volunteers, and other third sector leaders). Ability to influence internally and externally in order to pursue the charity’s vision and mission. An appreciation of how data, data science, and AI can be used to advance the work of charities in the UK. Previous charity board experience and an understanding of how small charities operate. Ability and willingness to leverage networks to support fundraising efforts, whether through connecting with funders, corporate partners, or high-value individual donors. Attributes Leads with authenticity, showing vulnerability. Inspires trust in others within and beyond the charity. Listens and learns from others within and beyond the charity. Supports trustees to come to firm collective decisions. Is emotionally intelligent, listens, has empathy, and can manage relationships with diplomacy. Shows cultural understanding and willingness to explore ways of sharing power in decision-making. Is committed to DataKind UK becoming a more progressive, self-managed organisation. Comfortable working with fellow trustees and the CEO. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities, as we would like to increase the representation of these groups in our community.

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for enthusiastic and supportive individuals to fuel our mission and direction by providing oversight of our operations, supporting with major decision-making, and advocating for our work and cause. We want to appoint a minimum of four new trustees this year to help expand the skills and capacity of our board. Our Chair is responsible for Line managing, and developing and maintaining a productive working relationship with our CEO, based on mutual respect and trust. Ensuring decisions made at board meetings advance DataKind UK’s purpose and values. Developing productive relationships with and among individual board members. Creating an environment for a high-performing and engaged board team that gets the best out of everyone. Acting as a key ambassador for DataKind UK, representing the charity at events, networking opportunities, and meetings with funders and stakeholders. Steering the board in identifying the key governance decisions to be made. Managing potential conflicts of interest to ensure integrity and honesty is maintained, and there is appropriate transparency. You may also be asked to join a subcommittee to support with priority areas, such as finance or strategy, or a group for discrete projects, as the need arises.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

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Job function

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Strategy/Planning and Management
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Civic and Social Organizations

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