What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chair of the Board position at Greater Manchester Moving?
Trafford Leisure is seeking a new Chair for its Board of Directors. The role of Chair would require a commitment of around 8-10 hours per month and is remunerated at £5,000 per year, depending on skills and experience.
Trafford Leisure is the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives.” We work to reduce health inequalities across the Trafford area and to inspire people to move more every day.
We now have an exciting opportunity to recruit a new Chair who shares our vision and will support us in building a strong and sustainable organisation. This is a pivotal point in our evolution as Trafford Council’s multi-million-pound leisure investment programme is rolled out. This ambitious programme will see the portfolio of leisure centres transformed into fit-for-purpose, accessible, inspiring spaces under a new brand of “move” for future generations to come.
A partnership philosophy underpins all that we do and drives our success. Trafford Leisure works collaboratively with the Council, stakeholders in sport and health, and the borough’s diverse community and voluntary sector to deliver the outcomes of Trafford’s Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, Trafford Moving Strategy. Trafford Leisure is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring we operate to the highest standards of governance, and in doing so, have developed a two-year plan which will see us comply with all requirements of a Tier Three Sport England organisation.
Our previous Chair, Andy Worthington OBE, has now stepped down after an amazing 9 years of continuous service with the Trafford Leisure Board. We are therefore seeking a new Chair who will lead the Board, continue to foster relationships with Trafford Council and key stakeholders, and work closely with our CEO and Executive team to deliver our vision, ensure effectiveness, and uphold good governance.
About You
We seek an individual with enthusiasm for Trafford Leisure’s vision. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the Trafford Community through health and wellbeing initiatives, you could be perfect for this role. Our new Chair will be an independent and strategic thinker, experienced in leading and motivating others through periods of change. With a collaborative approach, you will bring an excellent understanding of good governance, sound judgement, and be comfortable navigating a complex environment. You’ll bring high levels of integrity, probity, and an aptitude for corporate governance. The Chair will be an excellent communicator and ambassador for Trafford Leisure, building relationships and advocating for us and our work.
The Commitment As Chair
If you feel Trafford Leisure matches your own aims, ambitions and values, and relish the opportunity to make a real difference for all the people of Trafford then we would love to hear from you. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any questions, any special requirements to help you with your application, e-mail our team at supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse Board and workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organization, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You need not have been a Charity or CIC Chair before, but you will bring considerable Senior or Executive Level Leadership experience, non-Executive or Trustee experience gained on high caliber boards, ideally as Chair, Vice-Chair, or with experience of chairing sub-committees or similar. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
The Next Steps
To find out more about the appointment and to apply please go to: https://traffordleisure.co.uk/chair-of-board-job-role/. We very much look forward to receiving your application.
We do not accept speculative CVs from Agencies and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.
The closing date for this role is 5th May 2025.
Trafford Leisure is the largest operator of sport and leisure facilities in Trafford, with an annual turnover of £8 million and over 300 employees. Our bold vision is to inspire and create opportunities for the people of Trafford to move more and live longer, healthier, happier lives.” We work to reduce health inequalities across the Trafford area and to inspire people to move more every day.
We now have an exciting opportunity to recruit a new Chair who shares our vision and will support us in building a strong and sustainable organisation. This is a pivotal point in our evolution as Trafford Council’s multi-million-pound leisure investment programme is rolled out. This ambitious programme will see the portfolio of leisure centres transformed into fit-for-purpose, accessible, inspiring spaces under a new brand of “move” for future generations to come.
A partnership philosophy underpins all that we do and drives our success. Trafford Leisure works collaboratively with the Council, stakeholders in sport and health, and the borough’s diverse community and voluntary sector to deliver the outcomes of Trafford’s Sport and Physical Activity Strategy, Trafford Moving Strategy. Trafford Leisure is wholeheartedly committed to ensuring we operate to the highest standards of governance, and in doing so, have developed a two-year plan which will see us comply with all requirements of a Tier Three Sport England organisation.
Our previous Chair, Andy Worthington OBE, has now stepped down after an amazing 9 years of continuous service with the Trafford Leisure Board. We are therefore seeking a new Chair who will lead the Board, continue to foster relationships with Trafford Council and key stakeholders, and work closely with our CEO and Executive team to deliver our vision, ensure effectiveness, and uphold good governance.
About You
We seek an individual with enthusiasm for Trafford Leisure’s vision. If you have a passion for improving the lives of the Trafford Community through health and wellbeing initiatives, you could be perfect for this role. Our new Chair will be an independent and strategic thinker, experienced in leading and motivating others through periods of change. With a collaborative approach, you will bring an excellent understanding of good governance, sound judgement, and be comfortable navigating a complex environment. You’ll bring high levels of integrity, probity, and an aptitude for corporate governance. The Chair will be an excellent communicator and ambassador for Trafford Leisure, building relationships and advocating for us and our work.
The Commitment As Chair
- Quarterly Board Meetings
- Annual Performance Reviews of Directors (maximum 12)
- Annual Performance Review of CEO
- Development Days (two half days per year)
- Ad Hoc Events and Trafford Council Strategy Partnership Meetings (where possible)
- The minimum commitment is three years, and this can be extended to a maximum of nine years through two additional 3-year terms before leaving
- The role of Chair requires an estimated commitment of roughly 1 day per month.
If you feel Trafford Leisure matches your own aims, ambitions and values, and relish the opportunity to make a real difference for all the people of Trafford then we would love to hear from you. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any questions, any special requirements to help you with your application, e-mail our team at supportservices@traffordleisure.co.uk.
Equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EEDI) is critical for the success of Trafford Leisure and the achievement of our vision. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible employer as we recognise that having a diverse Board and workforce is essential to bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our organization, so we particularly welcome applications from minority, marginalised, and diverse groups, and we in turn promise a fair and unbiased recruitment process.
You need not have been a Charity or CIC Chair before, but you will bring considerable Senior or Executive Level Leadership experience, non-Executive or Trustee experience gained on high caliber boards, ideally as Chair, Vice-Chair, or with experience of chairing sub-committees or similar. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
The Next Steps
To find out more about the appointment and to apply please go to: https://traffordleisure.co.uk/chair-of-board-job-role/. We very much look forward to receiving your application.
We do not accept speculative CVs from Agencies and any CVs received will be treated as a gift.
The closing date for this role is 5th May 2025.
Salary : $8 - $5,000
