Trustees with Accounting/Finance or English Language Teaching (ELT) Experience for IH London

London, United Kingdom
Duration: April - Unpaid Role, Expenses Paid
€0 /mo
Apply by: 8 Mar 2024

Job Description 

Job Description:Location: Remote Report to: Chair of Board of Trustees Time commitment: Quarterly Board and Committee Meetings (normally remote), ad hoc issues etc Remuneration: this is an unpaid voluntary role, with reasonable expenses reimbursed

Responsibilities:Contribute actively to the setting and shaping of IH London’s strategic and long-term direction Ensure that IH London complies with any relevant legislation and applies its resources effectively aligned with its objectives; Protect and promote the reputation of IH London, acting at all times in the best interests of the charity; Facilitate the financial stewardship, stability and sustainability of IH London and ensure that risk is well managed and mitigatedPerson Specification:We are looking for candidates who can bring a wealth of experience and provide oversight at a senior level to join our strong and committed Trustee Board including:Proven leadership skills – You will display a record of successfully leading a UK-based organisation ideally complemented by a solid understanding of charity funding and governance models. You will have a proven track record of working at strategic and senior levels, with an ability to provide sound governance and oversight alongside objective, independent judgement.

Strategic thinking ability – You will demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically, analyse complex concepts and actively contribute to the strategic direction setting of IH London, both over the long and short term.

Communication skills – Demonstrable effective written and oral communication skills, the ability to influence others and to advocate on behalf of IH London.

Specific expertise – we are particularly looking for Trustees with skills or experience in one of the following:Accounting/Finance: to work closely with our CFO (ACA/ACCA qualifications would be desirable)ELT: to provide guidance and oversight in relation to our English Language teaching.

We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experience and backgrounds who can bring to the Board the skills, experience, and commitment to help drive progress on diversity and inclusion as a feature of our transformation.

Application process:If you are interested in joining the Board of one of the world’s most respected English Language educational brands, please submit a CV and a brief covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how your skills can contribute to our success to recruitment-team@ihlondon.com.

Applications should be sent by 12pm on 29 February 2024A brief conversation with the CEO will be held with shortlisted candidates on 5-6 March 2024Interviews are expected to be scheduled for 12-13 March 2024

About the school and city

About the School

IH London opened in 1959. We are the no.1 language school in Central London, judged by the latest British Council inspections and reported in the EL Gazette (2019). Every year we train over 500 new teachers and enable them to embark on exciting new journeys across the globe to inspire and teach others.

IH London was started by John and Brita Haycraft, the founders of IHWO, and its classrooms saw the very first CELTA courses back in the 1960s. The premises is very centrally located in Covent Garden. The centre is now a charitable trust, and is most well-known for English language courses and teacher training. We have, from our beginnings, been a leading contributor in the ELT field and we strive to continue to make a significant contribution to the international language education community.

Life in and around London

You will never find yourself short of things to do in London – a capital of culture.

There are thousands of unique restaurants, trendy rooftop bars, concerts across the city, and free national museums and galleries. Whatever your interest, you’ll be able to indulge it in London.

Studying at IH London

We are based in the beautiful Covent Garden in central London, famous for its shops, cafes, restaurants and West End theatres.

Within a short walking distance you will also find the Royal Opera House (home to the Royal Ballet, as well as the Royal Opera), the British Museum (voted one of the top ten museums in the world by National Geographic) and The National Gallery (the story of European art, masterpiece by masterpiece).

In the school, the on-site café sells a wide range of delicious food, snacks and beverages, from breakfast until the evening. All food is prepared fresh each day.

There are 2 supermarkets at the nearby tube stations: Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. A meal deal lunch from the supermarket (sandwich, snack and drink £3.00 and a kilo of oranges is £2-3.

The school is minutes from two tube stations: Covent Garden and Holborn. We are only two tube stops away from Kings Cross St Pancras International if you take the Eurostar from Paris.

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Application deadline: 8 Mar 2024

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