Chair of Trustees (Volunteer)

Chair of Trustees (Volunteer)

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership Steering Group Chair

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership (GCRP) webpage

Help guide the strategic direction of a grassroots organisation improving access to sustainable travel and transport across Gloucestershire.
 

Our vision

A connected region where public transport is the first choice for all. Confident users enjoy sustainable, connected bus and rail travel that strengthens and unites local communities
 

Our mission

We increase public transport use by bridging the gap between communities and decision-makers, amplifying local voices, driving research-led initiatives and influencing policy to create an equitable, place-based system that truly serves community needs.

Our values

Bold and brave: Curious, trying out new things, determined to break down barriers, forward thinking and innovative.

Integrity: Professional, always led by research, insight and community voice, trusted, open and transparent.

Equitable: Focus is on those people who do not use public transport, listening to them and breaking down barriers.

Community-centred: Placing community voices at the heart of our work, ensuring local perspectives drive change, with a compassionate and understanding approach to engagement.

The role of the GCRP Steering Group Chair.

The Chair's role is to:

• To lead and direct the quarterly Steering Group meetings.
• To plan and run meetings in accordance with the governing document.
• To ensure the orderly and efficient manner of matters.
• Maintain a commitment to impartiality and objectively in meetings and decision-making processes, ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and considered.
• Act as a mediator to address conflicts within the committee, promoting open communication and collaboration among members to resolve disputes amicably.
• To review governance performance and skills, identifying areas for improvement and implementing strategies to enhance their skills and effectiveness.
• To resolve conflict within the committee and advise the Executive Director of unresolved issues that may affect the smooth running of the Steering Group.

Represent GCRP 

• To communicate the vision and purpose of the GCRP effectively.
• To champion and represent GCRP at external meetings and events.
• To be aware of current issues that might affect GCRP

Quality and Skills Required

• Excellent leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Impartiality, fairness, and a commitment to respecting confidences.
• Aptitude for ensuring decisions are made and effectively followed through.
• Excellent timekeeping.
• Tactful and diplomatic approach.
• Experience of organisational and people management.

Time Commitment

• Attendance at quarterly Steering Group meetings including the AGM and where necessary attend special Board meetings.
• The Chair would be asked to devote appropriate preparation time ahead of each meeting.
• GCRP will confirm the specific dates and times for Steering Group meetings in advance and provide agendas and associated documents at a minimum of 2 weeks in advance. However, from time to time, it may be necessary to hold meetings at short notice.
• The role of Chair requires an estimated commitment of 3 hours a quarter.

HOW TO APPLY

Please get in touch with Hannah McDonnell (hannah@gocrp.org.uk ) to discuss this further.