Chairclosed

Deadline for applications: 27th August 2023

Fairtrade works with farmers and workers so they can improve their living standards, invest in their communities and businesses, and protect our shared environment.  They achieve this by rallying a global community of millions – farmers and workers, supply chain partners, brands, retailers, shoppers, schools, government – to pay fair prices and uphold fair production standards and practices. Fair prices provide an immediate lifeline for farmers and workers struggling with low incomes and disadvantaged by global trade.

Fairtrade seek a Chair who not only possesses extensive leadership experience but also embodies their values, is fully inclusive and demonstrates both a deep commitment to addressing the complex challenges facing global supply chains, generating sustainable income streams and ensuring the Foundation lives and breathes its values as an employer.

The Chair recruitment pack has been carefully crafted to provide you with comprehensive information about the Fairtrade Foundation, values, equality and diversity ambitions and the responsibilities and expectations associated with the Chair position. It will give you insights into their strategic priorities, the challenges they face, and the incredible opportunities that lie ahead.
 

They are seeking an inclusive and committed individual to lead their board. The core responsibilities of the role (full list in candidate pack) are to:

• Uphold and promote the organisation’s mission, strategy, values and vision
• Ensure effective Board governance and compliance with the law and Charity Commission guidelines as it relates to the Foundation and its activities
• Give strategic leadership and operational direction to the Board
• Work with and provide guidance to the Chief Executive to plan the annual cycle of Board meetings, set corresponding agendas, and monitor decisions taken at meetings to ensure implementation
• Chair and facilitate the Board, and participate in the Finance and Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee and Nominations Committee meetings to ensure effective conduct of business, encouraging all Board and Committee members to participate in decision making.

A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be needed as part of an offer of the position.

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 23.30 on 27/08/2023.

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

If you have further questions after reading the pack, please email fairtrade@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.