Middlesex in the Community (MITC) is a new initiative charged with the delivery of physical activity, health, education, wellbeing, and social inclusion in Middlesex.
Our mission is to increase participation and engagement across our diverse county and run exciting projects which deliver lasting impact in making cricket more accessible for all.
To help us deliver for our communities as we approach the next phase in our development, we are now seeking to recruit a new Chair to lead MITC.
Our goal is to get more people involved in cricket and we are committed to removing barriers to engagement and participation in the game, particularly amongst communities that have a history of exclusion and who are underrepresented in the grassroots and professional levels.
Everyone at MITC is committed to making a difference for our communities and recognise cricket is an important way to do so. As Chair, you will help to drive, inspire, define, and champion our vision, mission, values and reputation to ensure board level decisions are made in accordance with our long-term ambitions. You will play an important role in supporting our communities in innovative and impactful ways.
This is an exciting opportunity for a pioneering leader to drive progress at MITC as we establish ourselves as a charity, helping to unlock new revenue streams, use their network to extend our influence, and lead a talented board.
The successful candidate will share our values and commitment and be equipped with the necessary skills to help take forward our vision and reach our strategic goals. You will be able to demonstrate an understanding of effective contemporary governance, as well as a track record of inclusive, strategic, and inspirational leadership.
Purpose:
Main duties of the Chair:
Time Commitment - we anticipate that this role will be a minimum of one day per week throughout the period of office.
Term of Office - the successful candidate will be in post for an initial 3-year term of office.
Location - the candidate will be able to work remotely, however will be required for in-person meetings / events, likely to be across Middlesex but mainly at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Remuneration - this is a voluntary position.
How To Apply
For further details, including the job description, person specification, and information on how to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference number 6956. Candidates wishing to apply should submit a CV (including comprehensive details of key achievements and responsibilities) along with a covering letter which fully addresses the competencies outlined in the role description and person specification.
The closing date for applications is 9:00am (BST) on Monday 27th November 2023.
MITC will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Jake Smith at [email protected] or +44 (0) 20 39287374.
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