Would You Like To Get Involved?
The Todmorden Town Deal Board is seeking new Board members who can add value to the programme by bringing their ability and knowledge of the area, its communities and business.
We are also seeking volunteers with experience of youth engagement to join our Youth Panel, and volunteers to join our sustainability Panel to support our work to tackle the climate crisis.
Please read on below for more details about the Board Member Role Profile and then, if you are interested or would like to know more, contact Rob Shipway on 07743 557620 for a discussion, or email your CV to rob.shipway@calderdale.gov.uk
Applications must be submitted by 9th June 2023, with interviews the week commencing 12th June 2023.
Todmorden Town Deal Board Role Profile
Our Vision
Our vision is a thriving market town which capitalises on its unique landscape, its environment, and its renowned community activism and enterprising spirit. Todmorden will have a strong visitor economy and be a beacon for social and environmental enterprise, creative industries, and healthy living.
We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive. A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, can recover from setbacks and are full of hope. Todmorden will be a great place to visit, work, but most importantly, a place to live a larger life.
Role Details
Role Title: Board Member: Todmorden Town Deal Board
Renumeration: Voluntary position
Role Purpose
The Todmorden Town Deal Board oversees the delivery of the £17.5 million Todmorden Town Deal Programme. The programme is ambitious and challenging, bringing together partners from the public, private, and voluntary sectors to deliver projects in the town.
The Board will work with Calderdale Council, the Accountable Body for the Todmorden Town Deal, to give strategic support to project partners, check progress, and make recommendations to ensure the programme delivers outputs and outcomes.
Board Members will add value to the programme by bringing their ability and knowledge of the area, its communities and business, to ensure the successful delivery of the Town Deal programme for Todmorden.
Responsible For
Board members will champion and oversee the delivery of the Todmorden Town Investment Plan, and to actively take part in Board meetings.
Board members will provide expert advice, insight, guidance, and challenge to Board discussions.
Responsible To
Board members will be responsible to the Chair of the Todmorden Town Deal Board, each other, and to all project partners.
Circumstances
Board members will be required to attend Town Deal Board meetings. These will normally be held every 2 months in Todmorden. The meetings take place in the evening, commencing 6.00 pm, usually lasting up to 2 hours. Additional interim meetings may be required with specific project sub-groups.
In addition to the Board, the Todmorden Town Deal benefits from Panels that focus on key areas of delivery. Supporting our young people, the environment, and tackling the climate crisis are fundamental to our programme. Our Youth Panel, and Sustainability Panel, bring together interested parties to support the Todmorden Town Deal Board realise our ambitions. Board members will be expected to contribute to their work.
Safe Guarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect Board members to share this commitment.
This role is not subject to a DBS Check.
Mani Duties & Responsibilities
1. Attend meetings of the Board wherever possible. If board members miss three consecutive meetings without adequate reason, they will be asked to resign by the Chair, and if necessary, may be removed from the Board following a vote by the members of the Board.
2. Contribute knowledge and ability to the work of the Board.
3. Receive and review Board reports on project activity and progress, acting as critical friend and making objective comments and recommendations for future delivery plans.
4. Make decisions by consensus or voting if necessary.
5. Represent the interests and agreed position of the Board in all discussions with partners, stakeholders, Government, and its agencies.
6. Support the Chair by leading on activities relevant to their knowledge and experience.
7. Championing the programme and its projects.
8. Actively foster a culture of collaboration and partnership working.
9. Be fully transparent in your actions, declaring any potential conflict of interest to the Board and acting with integrity and honesty whilst serving the Board and your local community.
This is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities of this role. Board members may be asked to carry out any other duties as directed by the Board.
Candidates: Evidence of how you meet the below requirements in your personal statement.
Role Profile prepared by/author: Rob Shipway -Date: 26/05/23
Job title: Programme Manager Town Centres
Board Members will uphold the Council’s Equality and Diversity Statement.
If you are interested or would like to know more, contact Rob Shipway on 07743 557620 for a discussion, or email your CV to rob.shipway@calderdale.gov.uk
Applications must be submitted by 9th June 2023, with interviews the week commencing 12th June 2023.
