This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our charitable organisation, supporting our mission while helping to shape our strategic direction and future success.

A Leadership Opportunity to Make a Difference

As Vice Chair, you will work closely with the Chair and fellow Trustees to provide effective governance and strategic oversight across NOCN Group. The role is integral to ensuring that the organisation continues to operate in line with its charitable purpose, values, and long-term objectives.

You will support the Executive Committee in guiding the organisation, contributing to key decisions that will help strengthen NOCN Group and its subsidiaries. Your leadership will help drive positive outcomes that support skills development, education, and economic growth both nationally and internationally.

In addition to your governance responsibilities, you will act as an ambassador for NOCN Group, representing the organisation with external stakeholders and helping to promote its mission and impact.

About the Role

The Vice Chair will:

• Support the Chair in leading the Board of Trustees.
• Provide strategic oversight and effective governance across the Group.
• Work collaboratively with Trustees and the Executive Committee.
• Help ensure the organisation operates in accordance with its charitable objectives and values.
• Champion NOCN Group as an ambassador with external partners and stakeholders.

Time Commitment

The Vice Chair position is voluntary and unpaid, although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with NOCN Group's expenses policy.

The Board meets six times each year, with meetings scheduled as follows:

• Q1 – December
• Q2 – Late February/Early March
• Q3 – June
• Q4 – September

In addition, Trustees attend:

• An in-person Board Strategy Day each May in central Sheffield.
• A mid-July meeting to approve the annual Budget and Business Plan.

A comprehensive induction programme will be provided to support the successful candidate in becoming familiar with NOCN Group and the responsibilities of the role.

Help Shape the Future of NOCN Group

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strategic leadership experience who is passionate about strong governance and making a meaningful contribution to a charitable organisation with national and international impact.

If you are looking to use your skills and experience to help shape the future of NOCN Group, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Key Application Details

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Closing date: Monday 10th August, 5:00pm.

Please note, as part of your application we require the completed application form, a copy of your CV and the details of two referees.

Interviews will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams during August and will last no longer then one hour.

A polite note, we are not accepting applications via agencies, and applicants must be based in the UK.