London Play is seeking a Co-Chair of Trustees
Can you help lead our small influential charity, striving for every child in London to have the space, time and freedom to play outside every day? With play finally on the national political agenda, now is an exciting time to get involved.
Salary: this role is not remunerated but all reasonable expenses will be paid
Closing date: 5pm Thursday 13 November
Interview dates: First round (online) Thursday 20 November; second round (in person) Monday 24 November
To apply: Please send your CV and cover letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how your experience aligns with the role and person specification to info@londonplay.org.uk.
London Play is a small, influential charity with a mission to ensure that every child in London has the time, space and freedom to play outside every day, close to where they live. In a crowded city, the availability of safe, accessible places to play is under constant threat. We work with groups across the capital to help them provide more and better play opportunities for children, as well as advocating and campaigning for play as an essential part of a healthy childhood.
Job description and role overview
The Co-Chairs will oversee the implementation of our strategy, and help us increase our impact and influence. The Co-Chairs will work closely with other trustees and staff to ensure effective governance, and to achieve London Play’s aims. After a period of transition, it is envisaged that the new Co-Chair will take on the full responsibilities of the role of Chair.
The Co-Chairs will work with the director and other trustees to support the overall development of the organisation. Responsibilities include planning and chairing quarterly trustee meetings, representing the charity at functions and meetings, meeting regularly with the director to gain an understanding of the organisation’s affairs and operation and working to continually develop the board of trustees and on giving policy direction.
The ideal candidate will be committed to the vision and passion of the organisation to make play accessible for all children in London, as well as ability to think creatively and strategically and work as part of a team.
For more details download the role description and person specification below.
We are committed to being an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented on our board including younger people, people from ethnically diverse groups, and people with disabilities.
