Recruiting: Non-Exec Directors
Job Role: Non-Executive Director (voluntary role)
Closing Date for Applications: We are accepting applications on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
About All The Elements
All The Elements CIC is a nonprofit network for everyone creating change on diversity in the UK outdoors. We work across all diversity areas, all outdoor activities and nature, conservation and environment.
We support leaders working in the space through one-to-one calls, online and in-person events, and online resources. We also provide consultancy work to the sector.
We are currently a small team working part-time with the support of community volunteers and are starting to grow our capacity to fulfil the growing requirements of the community.
We are looking for Non-Executive Directors to support our strategic development over the coming years. Non-Executive Directors provide a creative contribution to the board by offering productive oversight and constructive challenge to the Executive Directors. We are particularly keen to attract candidates who have skills or experience in one or more of the following areas:
Financials, particularly developing and diversifying income streams
Developing membership organisations
Innovative governance - ensuring community needs are at the centre of our work
Impact and reporting
Other open NED roles - we don’t have a fixed idea of what our board will look like, so if you think your skills would benefit our organisation, please reach out too!
About the role:
Location: Remote.
Type of role: Voluntary position (We will cover any travel or childcare expenses necessary for you to fulfil the role)
Part time: Approx 1 to 1.5 days per quarter
Fixed Term: Initial 3 year term with possibility of renewal
Start Date: NEDs starting from April 2024, on a rolling basis as recruited
How to apply: Please send an email with your CV to hello@alltheelements.co with more details about yourself, why you think you’d be a good fit for this role and why the work of All The Elements interests you (500 word maximum). Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview via Zoom.
Closing date for applications: This is a rolling recruitment and spaces will be filled as role requirements are met.
Key responsibilities:
Ensuring that we are meeting our CIC aims and objectives, in particular centring the needs of the community
Supporting the scaling and development of the organisation
Ensure that, as an organisation, we have the policies and procedures to comply with our legal obligations
Input into the higher level strategy and decision making of a fast-growing CIC.
About you:
You are excited about the opportunity to provide strategic support and advice to the Executive Directors and team of All The Elements. You recognise that being a NED is an important leadership role that has specific responsibilities and legal duties, and you are willing to take time to understand these.
Essential
You have a desire to make the outdoors more accessible to all and representative of UK society.
You have excellent interpersonal skills and can build relationships with a variety of people.
You have a positive, supportive attitude.
You have a flexible approach to problem solving.
You have an ability to prioritise the needs of the organisation.
You have a key skill and area of expertise that you will use to provide support to the organisation in reaching our CIC aims and objectives.
You feel confident that you can prioritise the needs of the community and use your voice in a board setting.
Desirable
You have the financial acumen and ability to offer strategic advice.
You understand risk management and can offer constructive challenge.
You have experience of leading and managing organisations.
Experience at board level.
Lived or working experience of one or more of the underrepresented groups that we represent.
Knowledge of the All The Elements community and our intersectional work.
Understanding of not-for-profit organisations such as CICs.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out to us on hello@alltheelements.co. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the role or requirements.
