Independent Chair - Everyturn Services Board
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Awst 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Remote Working, NE13 9BA |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AUG20258223 |
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Everyturn is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair of the Everyturn Services Board to provide clear strategic leadership, bring fresh and constructive challenge, and ensure strong, effective governance that supports our mission and services.As an independent non-executive director (not a trustee of Everyturn), you will chair the charity’s subsidiary board and be a visible custodian of: its decision making, performance, and integrity, ensuring that Everyturn Services is managed in its own best interests, while operating within the values, strategy, and operating agreement of the parent charity.This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a board at the intersection of mission and business: blending social purpose with sound commercial judgement.Duties & responsibilitiesStrategic leadership Provide visible, effective leadership to the Everyturn Services Board as an independent and impartial ChairEnsure the subsidiary maintains strategic focus and operates within the scope of its agreed business plan and charitable objectivesFacilitate the development, approval, and monitoring of the subsidiary’s business plan, key performance indicators, and financial plans Everyturn Mental Health Candidate Information PackKey responsibilities Governance and complianceUphold the governance responsibilities outlined in the subsidiary’s Terms of Reference and Operating AgreementEnsure the Board acts within its delegated authority, reports effectively to the parent charity, and supports overall group objectivesSafeguard the independence of the subsidiary while ensuring legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance Champion the Nolan Principles and Everyturn’s ICARE values in all board dealingsAttend meetings of the Everyturn Mental Health Board as a regular attendee (not a board member) and provide regular assurance reporting on the performance, governance, and strategic risks of the subsidiaryBoard effectiveness Chair board meetings effectively, promoting open, inclusive, and constructive dialogueEnsure the board has the right mix of skills, experience, and diversity to oversee a complex, regulated organisationSupport effective succession planning for board members and the managing director (or equivalent)Financial and risk oversight Oversee the subsidiary’s financial sustainability, operational risk management, and delivery of value for moneyProvide assurance to the parent charity on financial stewardship, contractual performance, and reputational integrityMonitor and challenge financial reports, forecasts, and adherence to agreed budgetsRelationship with Everyturn Operate within the framework of the group’s strategy, policies, and Reserved Matters requiring parent board consentEnsure the subsidiary ' s reporting obligations to the parent are fulfilled transparently and in a timely mannerBalance autonomy and alignment, ensuring independence of decision making while maintaining trust and coherence with the groupAbout youWe’re seeking a senior leader who brings:Independence: No current or recent relationship with Everyturn Mental Health (for example employee, trustee, or adviser)Board level leadership: Experience chairing or serving on boards in a regulated or commercial environmentStrong governance acumen: Understanding of company law, financial oversight, risk, and assurance systemsCredibility with commissioners and regulators: Ideally with experience in health, care, housing, or related public service sectorsStrategic thinker: Capable of seeing the bigger picture while scrutinising detail where necessaryInclusive leadership style: Collaborative, respectful, and confident in holding others to account constructivelyDigital innovation and transformation: Desirable experience in the strategic leadership of digital innovationExpectations of the roleApproximately 0.5 days per month Including quarterly board meetings, pre-reads, occasional ad hoc business, and chairing commitmentsVoluntary & unpaid role Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with policy.Initial term of three years renewable by mutual agreement and subject to board approval.Please see attached candidate pack to learn more about Everyturn and the role