Apply to become the Chair of Radcliffe Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board

The Chair must be independent, act proactively, and be a trustworthy convenor who:

• Is deeply connected to the community of Radcliffe and fiercely committed to making it an even better place to live.
• Can bring together different voices from across their community, to shape a collective vision for the future of their place.
• Has local credibility and will be respected as a leader – even if this is their first leadership role.
• Ensures that all voices are heard and that Board discussions are collaborative.
• Is adept at finding consensus, navigating conflict calmly and impartially, never allowing ego to get in the way of progress.
• Brings together community groups and prioritises community engagement as a central pillar of the programme.
• Is clear about their own knowledge gaps and considers how the makeup of the Board complements this.
• Thinks laterally and creatively about solutions to problems and ways to draw in community voices.
• Acts as a public face and represents the Board externally, and brings figures of different political stripes together.

The Chair should not be:

• A gatekeeper or clique-builder; the Board should have a range of voices, including ones that differ from the Chair’s.
• Seeking to push personal agendas – this is about what the community wants.
• The only decision-maker or expert in the room.
• The day-to-day delivery lead - this is a strategic post.

As the Chair of the Radcliffe Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board you will be:

• Fair and balanced, ensuring that all voices are heard
• Good at facilitating conversations, particularly when differences of opinion emerge
• Open to learning, feedback and development, and an interest in mentoring and upskilling others
• Welcoming, open and listens deeply to others
• Calm under pressure and manages conflict well
• Has time to prioritise the role