How to Apply
To apply for this role, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV. Please submit a PDF document labelled ‘CV’ with your name and the role title.
- A completed diversity monitoring form on the application link. [do we have something similar?]
- A supporting statement that answers the following questions:
- What attracted you to the role of Chair for KidsOut?
- We are seeking individuals who will inspire others and enable a supportive and collaborative environment. How will you as Chair foster a feeling of one team with the Board and executive staff?
- Our new Chair will need to articulate the vision and ambition to external audiences in a compelling way. Please tell us about a time you have played an ambassadorial or spokesperson role for an organisation.
- How can you see KidsOut expand its horizons and what ideas do you have that could help KidsOut to grow?
- The economic context is challenging and our margins are tight, the Chair will help us by providing creativity and bring the experience that helps build our resilience for the future. Can you share an example of where you have previously managed an organisation (as a NED or executive) through a significant period of change? What did you learn from the experience?
Further Reading
If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Sara Williams at sara.williams@kidsout.org.uk
“it’s been the best day. I have never seen a tv that big”
Child on trip to the Theatre
“This Beach Trip was so good for both me and the kids – I would love to be able to do more stuff like this it helps me forget my worries and lets me feel closer to them. They smile at me and I feel like we will be okay”