Birmingham Future provides members with opportunities for professional development both inside and outside of the office. The latest of which comes from Birmingham Leadership Foundation(BLF), a local organisation that aims to give opportunities to the ‘next generation of leaders’.

BLF is looking for a Non-Executive Director and this could provide you with fantastic experience at Board level, whilst also giving you the chance to give something back to the city.

As part of BLF’s Trustees, you would be expected to:

Contribute to all aspects of Board governance from strategic direction to ensuring the appropriate management arrangements are in place to deliver the organisation’s aims and objectives;

Actively engage with key stakeholders in fields which are relevant to our business, acting in an ambassadorial capacity as appropriate;

Provide specific sector expertise where the Trustee’s contacts and knowledge will be invaluable in supporting our activities; and…

Participate in Board decision making on the design of new and innovative programmes and partnerships.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a successful track record of innovation in one or more of the following areas in the UK or internationally:

*Social enterprise

*Knowledge and experience of working with Young People

*Innovator or entrepreneur in any sector

*Media and communications

*Working across private, public and charitable sectors

*Social investment: working with innovations and other investors for capital or revenue or other collaboration

*Interdisciplinary working that disrupts the thinking in any one discipline;

*Connections to networks of people in the UK or internationally from whose expertise we may benefit and a willingness to use those connections for the charity’s benefit;

*Experience of operating as a trustee or non-executive director or evidence of transferable skills

*Strategic capability: sharp mind and good judgement

*Build strong relationships and act as an ambassador: commanding respect and influencing key stakeholders within own sphere of expertise and more widely within the UK and internationally

*Demonstrable understanding of respective roles and responsibilities of non-executive and executives and of collective decision-making

*A mind-set aligned to the charity and its Board of Trustees, including:  Independent: able to challenge and support

*Visionary, creative and passionate about innovation that makes a difference

*Team player who leaves their ego at the door

*Honest and transparent

*Confident without being dogmatic

A good understanding of and commitment to our aims and objectives and able to meet the time commitment outlined below.

The Board of Trustees will meet six times a year for 2.5 hours. Some additional time may also be needed for Board work such as studying papers, attending events, and providing advice to staff. The maximum time commitment for Board work is approximately equivalent to 1 day per month. Board meetings are normally held in BLF office in Handsworth.

If you are interested in applying for this position, send your CV to mashkura.begum@blead.co.uk by close of play on Friday 17 August.