Chair

Provide leadership to the Committee, ensuring effective governance, clear strategic

direction and strong community relationships. Act as an ambassador for the Hub

and help steer development in line with local needs and sustainability.

What you will be doing

• Chair committee meetings; enable focused, inclusive discussion and timely

decisions

• Guide strategy and priorities; monitor progress and risks

• Ensure compliance with the constitution, policies (incl. safeguarding) and funder

requirements

• Support committee recruitment, induction and succession planning

• Represent the Hub with partners, funders and the community; champion youth

and family-friendly activity

• Oversee financial reporting with the Treasurer; support grant applications and

income generation

• Promote safe, well‑organised volunteering (incl. rota systems) and continuous

improvement

What you will bring (skills & experience)

• Experience chairing or facilitating meetings/groups

• Strong people skills: communication, diplomacy, listening

• Strategic thinking and steady judgement

• Integrity, reliability and commitment to community benefit

• Desirable: governance/charity experience; fundraising or finance oversight; local

networks

What you will gain

• A meaningful leadership role making a visible difference locally

• Experience in community governance, strategy and partnership work

• Training and peer support; reasonable expenses reimbursed

Practicalities

• Where: Top of Town Community Hub, Stroud

• When: Committee meets ~monthly; occasional events/meetings as ambassador

• Support: Induction, access to training (e.g. governance, safeguarding), and

guidance from the committee/partners

Accessibility & Safeguarding

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to accommodate access

needs. This role involves oversight of safeguarding procedures; an enhanced DBS

may be requested depending on duties.