Do you want to influence and engage with a vibrant local community in a committed and practical way, with the aim of improving residents’ life chances? If your answer to this questions is yes, then a position as Chair on the ClementJames Trustee Board could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The ClementJames Centre is a North Kensington-based award-winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas. ClementJames registered as a charity in 1992 and our expertise lies in understanding the changing needs of residents and providing tailored services which deliver excellent outcomes. We do this through our five key programmes: Employment Support, Adult Learning, Children & Young People’s Education, Wellbeing Support and Information, Advice and Guidance.
Every year we support approximately 2,500 people through a combination of group and individual sessions, working with some of the most vulnerable and marginalised individuals in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. North Kensington is an area facing considerable challenges, with a number of its wards experiencing significant economic, educational and employment-related marginalisation. It is also an area that has experienced considerable trauma and hardship, especially with the Grenfell tragedy 6 years ago.
At ClementJames, we are committed to providing people with the tools and opportunities to help them to improve their life chances and find positive solutions to their challenges. With respect to young people, we deliver educational programmes focused on improving attainment and increasing social mobility, whilst also delivering play therapy, confidence-building activities and advice and support for young people at risk of exclusion. Similarly, our work with adults includes advice and support for issues including financial, immigration and legal matters, programmes challenging isolation & educational support. Our holistic approach to working with people is why we are able to build such strong connections in our community and help our clients so profoundly.
ClementJames has an excellent track record in fundraising despite pandemic constraints. Funding comes from a variety of sources: our local authority, corporates, trusts and foundations and individual donors. In the future, we have ambitious plans to increase our provision with a Capital Project, and this will require a considerable effort from both the Fundraising Team and the Board.
ClementJames has been able to establish a prominent position in the community because of a skilled and dedicated staff team and Trustee Board. Trustees play a significant role not only in respect to the governance, financial and safeguarding matters central to the Charity, but also in helping to maintain the institutional knowledge and ethos of the organisation. The Chair is at the heart of this work and we hope to appoint someone whose values are aligned with those of ClementJames, and who can help guide the Charity with collaborative leadership, passion and new ideas. If you feel that you can bring this, then we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for the role of Chair, please complete the application form on our ‘Join the Team’ webpage by Friday 3rd November. The form consists of information about you and the opportunity to upload your CV and cover letter.
To find out more and apply, please see our website for the Chair of Trustees job pack and application form.