Person Specification for Convenor of Ministries

Person Specification

Role: Convenor of the Ministries

Requirements

Experience and
Knowledge

Skills and
Abilities

Other

Essential
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Desirable
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Experience in convening/
chairing meetings
Leadership experience,
ideally in a committee or
governance role
Experience in facilitating
discussions and building
consensus
Knowledge of the various
ministries of the church

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Understanding of the
principles of safer
recruitment or a willingness
to learn
Knowledge of URC
governance structures,
policies and procedures or
a willingness to learn
Knowledge
and
experience  in  structures
and processes in Higher
and  Further  Education
Institutions

of

Ability to facilitate both
online and in-person
meetings
Ability to support the
development of committee
members
Strong public speaking and
presentation skills

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Good communication skills,
both written and verbal,
with the ability to engage
and influence diverse
stakeholders
Ensure effective oversight of
processes and procedures
•  Work collaboratively with a

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diverse range of people
Good IT skills including
Microsoft Office, Zoom and
email

Member of the United
Reformed Church
Commitment to embedding
principles of Equality,
Diversity & Inclusion