Job Description
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Independent Chair - Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board
Glebe Farm (Voluntary Role)
Liam Byrne MP is seeking an
Independent Chair to establish and lead the new
Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for Glebe Farm.
This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to a long-term, place-based initiative focused on strengthening communities and creating a thriving neighbourhood. The role will play a central part in shaping and delivering a
10-year Pride in Place Programme,ensuring that local voices are heard and reflected in future investment and priorities.
The Role
The Independent Chair will act as a
trusted, impartial leader, bringing together residents, voluntary and community organisations, businesses, and public-sector partners around a shared vision for Glebe Farm. The Chair will provide clear direction, foster collaboration, and ensure strong governance as the Neighbourhood Board is established and begins its work.
We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who live or work in Glebe Farm or who have strong and credible local connections. Suitable candidates may include community leaders, volunteers, educators, health professionals, faith leaders, local campaigners, or passionate residents looking to improve their local area through partnership working.
Key Initial Responsibilities
- Lead the creation and establishment of the Neighbourhood Board, including its membership, governance arrangements, and approach to community engagement
- Guide discussions on any proposed changes to the Pride in Place boundary or area name, ensuring decisions reflect local identity and priorities
- Work with the Neighbourhood Board to develop the area's first Pride in Place Plan, setting out a clear vision and investment priorities for submission to Government in November 2025
What We're Looking For
You will bring:
- Local credibility and respected leadership, even if this is their first leadership role
- A strong understanding of the community
- Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills
- A genuine commitment to the long-term success of Glebe Farm.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
This is a
voluntary role, similar in nature to that of a charity trustee or school governor. To ensure inclusivity, a small allowance may be available for individuals who would otherwise be unable to undertake the role. Any allowance would be agreed with the lead local MP and Birmingham City Council, and full details will be published online.
While the precise time commitment cannot be confirmed at this stage, the role is significant. An
initial commitment of approximately three hours per week is expected, which may evolve over time.
Support
The Chair will be supported by the lead local MP and Birmingham City Council acting as the initial accountable body, including access to training and development. Additional support will be provided by Government to new Chairs across the region.
Code of conduct
The new Chair will be required to sign-up to a Code of Conduct and to declare any interests, based on the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles).
The Seven Principles of Public Life - GOV.UK
As vested members of the community, it is reasonable that the Chair will have interests that may indirectly benefit from the Board's work. This does not preclude individuals from becoming Chair, but interests must be declared, and Chairs should recuse themselves from relevant decisions.
Please note that appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We'd love to hear from you
To apply please upload a detailed Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should showcase how you meet the criteria for the role specifically relating to the Role Overview and Person Specification through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post.
Supporting statements should be no more than 1500 words.
Further information on the Role overview, Person Specification, and the Pride in Place Programme can be found in the attachments below.
Role Overview and Person Specification Glebe Farm Role Overview and Person Specification 1.pdf
Pride in Place Programme - Glebe Farm Background to Pride in Place.pdf
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any offer can be confirmed.
About Us
We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).