Advert – Could you be our charities new Chairperson?
This is an exciting time for Manchester PE Association as we seek to appoint an experienced, committed and passionate chairperson to drive forward the implementation of our new strategy.
Having achieved charitable status in 2018 the Association launched a new strategy, in the summer of 2022. Our exciting future includes a dynamic rebrand to TeamMCR and demonstrates a clear pathway to deliver life changing work with Young People in the City of Manchester aged 3 to 25.
Our chair will demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause and will have the personal gravitas to lead a significant regional organisation
The Association currently runs the largest school sport competition programme and achieves the highest levels of school age participation in PE and Sport in the UK. This work is underpinned by a broader commitment to Empower Young People to take on leadership roles that will inspire them, whilst also increasing their levels of employability, confidence and resilience. The Association has developed a clear vision statement;
“GIVING YOUNG PEOPLE THE RIGHT TO ACCESS LIFE CHANCES, CHOICES AND SKILLS THROUGH SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY”
We are seeking a chairperson who can demonstrate the following experience
In addition to this the successful candidate will have broad knowledge and understanding of the Civil Society sector and current issues affecting it, Strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together, Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues along with a good understanding of charity governance issues.
Job description here: Manchester PE Association Chair JD
If you would like to apply for this role, please review the full role specification and email your current CV and a covering letter outlining the skills and experience that you bring to the role along with your motivation for taking up the position of chair to our Business Manager, James Crowley, on james@teammcr.co.uk by Friday 11th November 2022. For an informal discussion regarding the position please contact Claire Wilson on 07545 769860 or claire.wilsonemail@gmail.com
