Chair

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., Perrett Laver believes that excellence will be achieved through recognising the value of every individual. A broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and opinions amongst our global community of colleagues is crucial in maintaining our culture of openness, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. We take an active role in supporting under-represented communities and groups in becoming better and more fairly represented in the leadership of all organisations. We also know that diverse and inclusive teams have a positive impact on our ability to identify, engage and secure candidates from these groups.

Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, identity, and experience drives us every day - for clients, for candidate identification and in the recruitment, development, and retention of colleagues.

Ihre Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain a high performing Board at MITC

• Provide leadership and be the public face of the MITC Board

• Extend the network, influence, and resources of MITC

• Support and mentor the MITC Board and Executive Team

  Main duties of the Chair:

• Establish MITC as a charity and lead discussion on our day-to-day workings

• Ensure MITC achieves its targets and objectives, delivering cricket for all in the county of Middlesex and its' associated London Boroughs

• Responsibility for providing effective leadership to the Board

• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure sound governance of MITC

• Lead on ensuring an inclusive and diverse environment across MITC to ensure all aspects of diversity are considered

• To be the leading advocate for the MITC Board across the region and wider networks

• Manage the Board, agree the agenda and chair meetings

• Inspire new MITC Board members and encourage them to use their influence and expertise for the advancement of sport in the county

• Advocate strategy and impact to stakeholders and partners as appropriate

  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.

Ihr Profil

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.

Kontakt

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., MITC will be supported in this appointment by executive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries should be directed to Jake Smith at jake.smith@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0) 20 39287374.

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