Non-Executive Directors

Aspire Community Benefit Society are currently recruiting two new Non-Executive Directors.

Should we receive high interest in this advert, we can also offer co-opted roles to our sub-committees, to strengthen the expertise, advice and guidance to our main Board of Directors. These roles provide an exciting opportunity to play a key part within a social enterprise and making a positive difference to the lives of people with a learning disability in Leeds. We are a vibrant, staff-led, community benefit society and social enterprise, who provide care and support for more than 700 adults with a learning disability across Leeds. With a staff team of over 850, we support people to live independent fulfilling, enriching, varied lives wherever possible. Our new 5 year strategy Our Future and accompanying film can be found on our application portal and website, articulating a bold and ambitious evolution for the organisation. We therefore need some additional expertise to join our existing Board/Sub committees, to help us on this journey. Key Details:

• Location: Leeds/Hybrid
• Term of office: 3 Years with the option to extend
• Commitments: 4-6 Meetings a year
• Renumeration: Voluntary but all expenses can be reimbursed.

Deadline for applications: 23rd February 2025 Interviews: W/C 10th March 2025As a member of the Board you will contribute to the development of Aspire's strategic direction, provide independent advice, challenge and support to the Chair & Chief Executive, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience to contribute constructively as a Board/sub-committee member. Non-executive Directors/Chair require no specific qualifications and previous experience isn't essential. Applications are sought from members of the community and those with expert knowledge in a relevant field. We are particularly interested to hear from professionals with expertise in the fields of:

• Learning Disability Health & Social Care Sector
• Digital or Technical expertise
• Social Enterprise, Business Development/Strategic Growth in the 3rd Sector.

You will have strong communication, team-working and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate that you will contribute effectively at Board level. Please register interest with our recruitment partners Acorn by Synergie, who will be happy to tell you more and support you with your application. The full candidate pack can be found on their website. To apply, we'll require the following for consideration:

• Updated CV
• Complete our personal statement form, found on Acorn's website.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 23rd February.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.