Volunteer Chairperson

Bath Area Play Project; Bath; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused children's charity is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead its efforts in supporting children's play and development across Bath and North East Somerset. The ideal candidate should have experience in the charity sector, particularly in leadership roles, with a strong commitment to advocating for children's rights. This voluntary position requires integrity, strategic vision, and the ability to work collaboratively with a dedicated board of Trustees.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Charity sector, ideally as CEO or COO.
• Understanding of governance and charity responsibilities.
• Commitment to the mission of supporting children's play and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trustees in crafting the next generation of strategic planning.
• Ensure the organisation can continue to provide services for children and families.
• Advocate for children’s rights to play.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Strategic vision

Integrity

Impartiality

Sound judgment

Ability to build consensus

Conflict management

Job description

Bath Area Play Project have a long history of working in communities with children and families and a reputation for inclusive and non-judgemental support which is child and person centred using the power of play to engage, develop skills and confidence. We have an operational staff team that are all passionate about their work and the difference it makes and are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to lead the organisation as it continues to develop and respond to need. For further information on our early history, Bath Area Play Project - History

Every Child has the Right to Play and we recognise the powerful impact and value that play has for children experiencing adverse experiences, usinga therapeutic, trauma informed playful approach to supporting children to develop resilience. We recognise the importance of self-directed play for children’s development and facilitate a range of play based opportunities, often outdoors that support and enrich children’s wellbeing. As a child-centred organisation with a strong inclusive ethos, our staff advocate for, listen and respond to children’s voices embedding these principles using the power of play as a catalyst for positive change.

The role of Chair of Trustees for Bath Area Play Project is a voluntary role. It is essential that you have a strong understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship to be able to undertake this role. We have a friendly group of individuals on the board, all of whom are keen advocates for the child’s right to play and keen to support the work that we do. Without Trustees, no charity can legally operate and so our Trustees are the most important part of BAPP!

What will you be doing?

We are looking for our next Chair to have previous experience in the Charity sector, with ideally CEO, COO experience to lead the Trustees to craft the next generation of strategic planning to ensure BAPP can continue to provide a range of services for children & families across the area.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and will show commitment to the organisation, provide strategic vision, a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role, have good, independent judgement, is able to think creatively, works well as part of a team and is willing to speak their mind.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the following personal qualities:

• Commitment to the mission of supporting children’s play and development
• Strong leadership, communication, and facilitation skills.
• Provide strategic vision.
• Integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment.
• Ability to build consensus and manage conflict.
• Understanding of governance and charity responsibilities

What difference will you make?

The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to children and young people across Bath and North East Somerset.