Our Board is recruiting a Non-Executive Chair – do you have the relevant skills?
ALCS is governed by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are writers. The organisation is looking for an experienced Board Chair, ideally a writer, to act as a Non-Executive Chair. Do you have the requisite skills and experience to chair our Board and successfully move this well-established and well-run organisation forward for the benefit of our members?
We are seeking a new Chair to join the Board at an important time as ALCS continues to develop both its operations and service to members in a challenging environment. The Chair will lead the Board as it works with the senior leadership team to support the strategic vision of ALCS that addresses many new opportunities and challenges.
What does the job involve?
Strategic Direction:
The Chair has responsibility for providing effective strategic leadership on matters which include:
- Working with the Board, CEO and Executive team to determine and guide the Company’s long-term strategic direction
- Overseeing the effective implementation by the CEO and senior leadership team of the strategies and policies approved by the Board and members
- Working collaboratively with the Deputy Chair to set the agenda, style and tone of Board discussions to promote constructive debate and efficient and effective decision-making
- Ensuring adherence to the Board Code of Conduct and the Scheme of Delegated Authority in pursuance of Board’s strategic oversight of the Company
- Ensuring a high level of financial accountability to support the delivery of the strategic plan
- Working with the Board and Executive to ensure an appropriate level of risk management for the organisation
- Representing the views of the Company to other organisations and within public discourse
Nature of appointment
The Chair will be appointed for an initial period of three years, renewable for a further period of three years at the discretion of the Board. Timewise, there will be regular meetings held both online and in person with the CEO as well as attendance at four Board meetings a year (in person), one Strategy Awayday, Committee meetings (usually online), and other events expected to be in the region of approximately sixteen days each year of in-person meetings.
Recruitment process
For more information about the position, the person specification, the remuneration and how to apply, please look at the full appointment pack.
We are keen to enrich the diversity of our Board and candidates are particularly encouraged from communities that are currently underrepresented. ALCS supports equal opportunities in the workplace.
The closing date for applications: 6th November 2024.
First interviews will be in-person in London on 22nd and 25th November 2024. For those selected for the second stage interview, there will be a further opportunity before then to meet with the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team as well as other significant stakeholders. Second stage interviews will take place in-person in London on 9th and 10th January 2025. ALCS wishes to identify a new Chair by the end of January 2025. The new Chair will start the role on 1 February 2025.
You can download the appointment pack here.
