General Governor

Summary

We are looking to appoint General Governors to our governance panel. 

This is an interesting and rewarding volunteer role working with our Governors, the Board of Trustees, the Executive and with Letchworth community groups to assist the Heritage Foundation to deliver its strategic aims. Governors may seek election to the Board of Trustees through the application and election procedure set out in the Regulations.

Find out more about the role in the full specification below. 

Closing date for applications is 3 September. 

Role

Acting as one of 30 Governors (North Hertfordshire District Council, Hertfordshire County Council, 6 Elected, 8 Nominated and 14 General) your role will be to provide a vital link with the Letchworth community, feeding ideas and views from the community back into the Heritage Foundation and acting as an ambassador for the Heritage Foundation.  In addition Governors with specialist skills are encouraged to provide advice and support in their specific areas to the organisation.

Skills and experience

Governors share a passion for Letchworth Garden City and its continued success as a model community, and bring their lifetime or current work experience to the role.  Most Governors live in Letchworth.  However, we welcome Governors who are not residents if they can demonstrate that they have an interest in the aims and ambitions of the Heritage Foundation and can offer skills and experience that will add value to our activities.  It is for you to judge whether you will be able to commit the time required to make a meaningful contribution to the Heritage Foundation.

How to apply
Please return your completed form to Company Secretary, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation, Foundation House, Icknield Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1GD
Closing date