Chair of the Board

Terms: January 2025. 2 years as Chair with intention to remain on the Board thereafter. Settling in period of 3 months.

Time commitment: we estimate this role takes an average of 6-8 hours per month. This is a responsive role and, at times, further capacity is required.

Salary: This is a voluntary role. Expenses will be covered.

Location: hybrid, over Zoom and in person in Smethwick/Sandwell.

What would I do in this role?

• Ensure the Board and Senior Leadership Team act in line with Spectra’s vision, mission, values and policies – challenging with care when necessary.
• Provide strategic and inclusive leadership for the Board, ensuring that Spectra is effectively governed and that each Board Member fulfils their duties and responsibilities.
• Chair meetings effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality to the decision-making process.
• Ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the Senior Management Team to achieve agreed objectives; ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented
• Conduct an annual audit of the Board’s skills, developing the Board’s knowledge and capacity, and ensuring that the Board incorporates the right balance of skills, knowledge and experience (both lived and accrued) to govern and lead Spectra effectively.
• Work within Spectra’s agreed policies.
• Maintain an overview of Spectra’s affairs.
• Develop and maintain a supportive relationship with the Creative Director within which each party can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
• Ensure that the Creative Director has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support
• Act as an advocate for Spectra at external functions, with stakeholders, and in managing conflict with any external parties.