National Citizen Service Trust Board vacancies - Introduction National Citizen Service (NCS) is the country’s biggest programme for all 15-17 year olds. NCS supports young people to develop the skills they need for work and life while meeting new friends from different backgrounds and making a difference in their communities. The NCS programme is currently managed by the NCS Trust. Government is committed to the continued development of the NCS programme, with around £1billion of funding available between 2016/17 and 2019/20. The management of NCS is moving from the existing Community Interest Company to a new Royal Chartered public sector body. This new organisation will be overseen by a new Board. We are seeking a Chair and non-executive directors to join this new Board. ] This is an extraordinary opportunity. The successful individual will have the chance to lead NCS through a period of organisational change and beyond, to advocate and communicate with energy and commitment, and to achieve great value for money. The successful candidate must demonstrate a keen appreciation of the needs of young people and the importance of social cohesion, social mobility and civic engagement. They should be committed to championing diversity and ensuring that the benefits of NCS are available to the widest range of young people. Background Through the National Citizen Service programme, young people from all backgrounds come together in diverse teams, building skills for work and life, while taking on exciting new challenges, making new friends, and contributing to their communities. The programme runs outside term time, with most young people taking part in the summer holidays post-GCSEs. NCS Trust commissions provision through a network of over 200 quality-assured youth and community organisations. NCS’ vision is to build a more cohesive, engaged and mobile society - transforming communities by empowering generations of young people.
National Citizen Service Trust - Board vacancies Introduction National Citizen Service (NCS) is the country’s biggest programme for all 15-17 year olds. NCS supports young people to develop the skills they need for work and life while meeting new friends from different backgrounds and making a difference in their communities. The NCS programme is currently managed by the NCS Trust. Government is committed to the continued development of the NCS programme, with around £1billion of funding available between 2016/17 and 2019/20. The management of NCS is moving from the existing Community Interest Company to a new Royal Chartered public sector body. This new organisation will be overseen by a new Board. We are seeking a Chair and non-executive directors to join this new Board. ] This is an extraordinary opportunity. The successful individual will have the chance to lead NCS through a period of organisational change and beyond, to advocate and communicate with energy and commitment, and to achieve great value for money. The successful candidate must demonstrate a keen appreciation of the needs of young people and the importance of social cohesion, social mobility and civic engagement. They should be committed to championing diversity and ensuring that the benefits of NCS are available to the widest range of young people. Background Through the National Citizen Service programme, young people from all backgrounds come together in diverse teams, building skills for work and life, while taking on exciting new challenges, making new friends, and contributing to their communities. The programme runs outside term time, with most young people taking part in the summer holidays post-GCSEs. NCS Trust commissions provision through a network of over 200 quality-assured youth and community organisations. NCS’ vision is to build a more cohesive, engaged and mobile society - transforming communities by empowering generations of young people.
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