REFUGEE AND MIGRANT NETWORK SUTTON
Chair of the Board of Trustees
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Company Description
Refugee and Migrant Network Sutton (RMNS) is a welcoming community hub for refugees, asylum seekers, and new migrants finding their feet in the London Borough of Sutton. We offer free, practical support—from English language classes and immigration-related legal advice to social groups like our creative courses and the International Coffee Club partnership with Trinity Church—helping our new neighbours feel genuinely at home. We are a volunteer-led team with a small group of paid staff seeking to relieve hardship and promote integration.
Role Summary
The Chair provides leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensures strong governance, and supports the charity’s small staff team and volunteers. You will help set our strategic direction while acting as an ambassador for RMNS in the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Direction & Governance: Lead the board in defining and achieving the charity's mission and strategic plans. Ensure compliance with charity law, Companies House, and relevant regulatory standards (IAA/AQS).
- Board Leadership: Plan and chair trustee meetings (around 4 per year plus the AGM) and recruit new trustees as needed to maintain a skilled, balanced board.
- Staff & Operational Oversight: Line manage the advice team (advice workers and administrative support) and oversee other staff and volunteers.
- Financial Oversight: Work with the board and Treasurer to monitor budgets, manage resources responsibly, and support long-term funding sustainability.
- Ambassadorial Role: Represent RMNS externally, building positive relationships with local partners and community stakeholders.
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Person Specification
We are looking for someone with good strategic oversight, strong communication skills, and a practical approach to governance.
Ideal Qualities & Experience
- Leadership & Chairing Skills: Ability to lead a team effectively, chair inclusive meetings, and support people through organisational change.
- Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Comfortable using service data to assess performance, understand budgets, and make informed decisions.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills, with an open, thoughtful approach and the willingness to ask questions and speak up.
- Governance & Integrity: Understanding of the legal duties of trusteeship, with a commitment to high standards, confidentiality, and equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Values Alignment: A strong commitment to the purpose, aims, and ethos of RMNS.
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To apply or request an informal discussion: Contact our admin assistant, Zoë on office@rmns.org.uk
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