Chair of Greater Manchester Moving – Job description

  • To provide effective leadership of the Board and Greater Manchester Moving in setting the vision, mission, values, strategies and policies of the Charity
  • To ensure that the Charities strategy is executed effectively and that the Charities reputation and financial position remain strong.
  • To appoint and work with a Senior Independent Director who is able to both support and challenge the work of the Chair and deputise on his/her duties and responsibilities.
  • To ensure that all trustees are fully inducted and have a clear understanding of their duties in partnership with the Chief Executive.
  • To chair the Board and work with the Chief Executive to formulate the agenda and advise on papers as appropriate.
  • To attend and, or chair sub committees and other ad hoc meetings of the main board in line with the requirements of the Charity.
  • To ensure all trustees are active participants, contributing to the strategic direction of the Board and associated programme/skill related areas of the business.
  • To participate in an individual and whole board performance appraisal to monitor the boards effectiveness, in line with recommendations from the UK Code of Governance for Sport and participate in any training highlighted as a result of the evaluation process.
  • To work with the Nominations and Remuneration to ensure strong succession planning within the Board and Senior team at the Charity.
  • To be a strong advocate of our work, promoting the benefits of physical activity and sport in supporting wider societal outcomes in your role as Chair and beyond.
  • To develop and nurture relationships with key partners and organisations in support of our organisational aims and objectives.
  • To uphold the values of the organisation, leading by example.
  • To ensure that Greater Manchester Moving promotes equality and diversity.
  • To work with the Chief Executive in pursuit of Greater Manchester Moving's mission, providing leadership, direction and support as appropriate to maximise the impact on the Charity and wider team.
  • To hold the Chief Executive to account for the effective execution of the organisations strategic aims and objectives
  • To conduct an annual appraisal of the Chief Executive and support on-going professional development

Meet our Chair, Mike Perls, here