North Hambleton District Scouts

Chair of Trustee Board

– Job Description

North Hambleton District Scouts is seeking a chair for the Trustee Board. We are keen to hear from enthusiastic individuals and previous Scouting experience is not necessary, although advantageous.

Overview of Scouts

The Scouts is the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation, with over 620,000 young people and adult volunteers. Scouting activity is delivered through over 7000 community-based Scout Groups nationwide. We change lives by offering 4 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouting is widely recognised and is one of the most trusted charities in the UK, giving it a significant level of influence and responsibility. Scouting’s greatest strength lies in its grass roots. It is locally that Scouting is best able to identify and work directly with young people most in need. We believe that through the everyday adventure of Scouting, young people and adult volunteers regularly experience new challenges that enrich and change their lives.

North Hambleton District Scouts

North Hambleton is one of ten Districts in North Yorkshire, supporting over 400 young people aged 4 to 18, backed by a dedicated community of adult volunteers. The District spans communities from the Hambleton Hills and the edge of the North York Moors, to towns and villages along the A19 and A1 corridors, including the market town of Masham and now extending to Hillside.

As a District we are united by a shared ambition: to grow Scouting and give more young people the chance to enjoy adventure, learn new skills and reach their full potential, supported by a fantastic team of volunteers.

Our Trustee Board is the legal governing body of the District and responsible for making sure Scouting in North Hambleton is run safely, legally, and in line with our charitable objectives. North Hambleton District is a registered charity (number 1120424).

The Role

This is an exciting time to join the District as it has recently gained 3 more groups into the District through a merger.

As the District Chair you will lead the Trustee Board ensuring it fulfils its responsibilities. The Chair will work closely with the District Lead Volunteer to achieve the purpose of the Scouts Association through the development of local Scouting in accordance with Scouts POR.

Key Responsibilities

• Objectively and impartially chair and facilitate Trustee Board meetings.
• Acting as the Chair of the relevant Scout Council.
• Planning the annual cycle of Trustee Board meetings and setting the agenda for Trustee Board meetings.
• Monitoring that decisions and actions agreed at Trustee Board meetings are implemented.
• Working closely with the District Lead Volunteer to ensure there are long term and short-term goals and the role the Trustee Board can play in helping to achieve these.
• Providing direction for the Trustee Board.
• Ensuring that all Trustees have been briefed and inducted into their roles, receive appropriate training, and are aware of their status as charity trustees.
• Addressing and resolving conflicts that arise.
• Membership and attendance of any working groups or sub-Committees set up by the Trustee Board, where appropriate.
• For District and County/Area/Regional Chair, acting as the final appeal point for appointment disagreements between the Appointments Advisory Committee and District or County/Area/Region Commissioner.

General Trustee Board Responsibilities:

• To be a full and active participant in Trustee Board meetings and activities.
• To uphold the responsibilities of a Trustee Board as outlined in The Scout Association’s Policy Organisation and Rules.
• Willingness and eligibility to act as a Charity Trustee for the District.
• Contribute to the strategic aims and future development of the District.
• An understanding of their own role and the role of others on the Trustee Board.
• A commitment to understanding and forming opinions on the key discussion points and responsibilities of the Trustee Board.
• Willingness to complete various tasks which support the work of the Trustee Board and aims of the District.

Meetings and Time Commitment

The Trustee Board meets approximately 5 times per year, including the Annual General Meeting. Meetings are typically held online and occasionally in person across the District. The meetings usually take place in the evening and therefore this role can be performed by someone who has full time employment or other responsibilities as well. Outside of meetings, we expect the chair to undertake approximately 4-8 hours work per month to support this role.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong leadership skills
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to think creatively and solve problems
• Able to motivate others and encourage participation
• Able to handle and resolve conflict effectively
• Willing to speak one’s mind and listen to the views of others.
• Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
• Willing to actively design and contribute to the strategic vision of the District
• Willingness to take decisions which will further the work of the District.

Remuneration and Expenses:

In common with other registered charities, there is no remuneration directly associated with the role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties in accordance with the Association’s Expenses Policy.

Interested?

Apply Here : Application Form

Want to learn more before applying? Get in Touch

Contact Simon Hickling, Chair of the Trustee Board: Email Simon

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. This role is open to anyone aged 18 or over.

Appointment Term

The successful applicant will be engaged for an initial 3 year period which will be subject to review by the Board of Trustees.

After 3 years, there can be a reappointment to the maximum of 9 years in the same post. 

Registered charity number: 1120424 (England and Wales)