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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.
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Non Executive Independent Director and Chair to the AfC Board
Achieving for Children CiC (AfC) is looking for an experienced Non-Executive Independent Director to chair the AfC Board of Directors.
AfC is a community interest company that is owned by and provides children's services to the Royal Borough of Kingston, London Borough of Richmond and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. We work closely with partners to provide an integrated social care, health and education offer to the young people and families in our boroughs.
£495 per day | Part-time (approx. 24 days per annum)
About the role
The Non Executive Independent Director has a key role in the effective governance and leadership of Achieving for Children. In this role you will have Board level experience gained through executive level roles.
In this role you will:
- Ensure high standards of probity and governance are maintained
- Chair the Board in such a manner that facilitates effective working, embraces constructive challenge well informed decision making and draws sound assurance
- Manage the AfC Chief Finance and Operating Officer (Executive Director)
If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Lucy Kourpas, Chief Operating and Finance Officer on: lucy.kourpas@achievingforchildren.org.uk
About you
The successful candidate will:
- Have a genuine commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people and be able to balance this with making the best use of public funds.
- Have a good understanding of the local government sector and of children's services specifically.
- Need the confidence and gravitas to represent AfC with partners and be able to effectively lead the AfC Board.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
- Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of staff benefits and discounts
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have set start dates meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the GOV.UK website for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
