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APPLY TO BE CHAIR OF THE PRIDE IN PLACE NEIGHBOURHOOD BOARD

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We’re excited to announce that the Pride in Place programme, which is delivering £20 million of government funding in Glascote Heath and Stonydelph, is seeking a Chair for its Neighbourhood Board.

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Please note that this position is unpaid, however reasonable expenses will be covered.​

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Job description​

 

Working closely with the Member of Parliament and local elected representatives and other stakeholders, to:

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  • Drive forward Pride In Place projects that transform people and place within the Glascote Heath and Stonydelph community and change for the better local peoples’ perspective of where they live.

  • Assist the Member of Parliament in the recruitment, training, support and mentoring of members of the Neighbourhood Board.

  • Act as an ambassador for and promote and champion the work of the Board, and act, alongside the MP, as the public face.

  • Liaise as required with press and media, and representatives of local business, third sector, religious, community and voluntary groups as well as schools and health and care providers.

  • Act as an independent and impartial Chair of the [monthly] meetings of the Board, ensuring all stakeholders’ views are reflected.

  • Facilitate the preparation and collation of project proposals for submission to the Board.

  • Oversee the construction, implementation and ongoing review and monitoring of the Neighbourhood Plan

  • Ensure proper governance and management of the Board, working with officers of Tamworth Borough Council with regard to financial accountability.

 

 

Person Specification

 

Essential

  • Evidence of local credibility together with a strong connection with and a track record of supporting the Glascote community.

  • Demonstrable commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

  • Experience of representing an organisation as its public face.

 

Proven ability to:

  • act as a proactive and trustworthy convenor, bringing together community groups and prioritizing community engagement.

  • set and manage Board agendas to ensure most effective use of time and resource

  • Chair meetings effectively, ensuring all voices are heard and discussions are collaborative.

  • assimilate and explain detailed financial and statistical information.

  • manage differing perceptions and perspectives, navigating conflict calmly and with impartiality.

  • problem solve, thinking laterally and creatively.

 

Desirable

  • Experience of bid writing, managing funding and writing evaluation reports to the funding body

  • Experience / understanding of local and / or national government including finance.

  • Experience in a legal, financial or regulatory environment.

  • Experience at Board level in the public, private or third sector.

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To apply, please send your CV and a one-page expression of interest to pipapplications.tamworth@outlook.com by 27th February. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews on 6th March.

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