Chair

We're looking for a new Chair of the Board. We would love to hear from you if you'd like to play an instrumental part in our organisation and you have the following experience -

• Previous experience of being on another Board 

• Sound knowledge of financial reporting and governance

• Experience of funding

• Good track record of managing significant budgets and reviewing financial plans

• Good network of contacts in Edinburgh

• Knowledge of at least one of the hospitality and food or third-sector

• Strategic thinker with clear vision

• Computer literate

• Strong public speaker

• Approachable nature with strong ethical values and inspiring leadership

• Good working knowedge of Google Workspace

The role of the Chair involves

• Leading the board and ensuring the right balance of skills required

  • Leading the recruitment of suitable new board members

  • Following up with other board members on items or actions outstanding 

  • Encouraging dialogue and participation from board members

  • Developing an ethical culture in line with the values of the organisation. 

• Promoting good governance and financial planning 

  • Overseeing the legal requirements and annual financial reporting of the organisation

  • Ensuring Companies House information is up to date

  • Working with the accountant, bookkeeper and treasurer to ensure accurate financial documentation is produced

  • Ensuring effective insurance and liability cover is in place

  • Helping to develop budgets and forecasts to enable the smooth financial running of the organisation

  • Overseeing funding and ensuring critical costs are covered

  • Ensuring clarity of financial reporting and P&L

• Providing supervision and support to the COO

  • Check-ins and offer a sounding board/support with any issues

  • Offering training and development where needed

• Acting as a figurehead or spokesperson where required

  • Attending meetings of a political or high-profile nature

  • Speaking at public events where required

  • Developing a network of contacts and partnership organisations with COO

If you're interested in applying for the position of Chair, then please email chair@edinburghfoodsocial.org, and you will be sent the short application form.