Role Description

Role Title

Youth Member of Nominations Committee

Governance Area

The Committee has oversight of volunteer recruitment to General
Assembly Committees (as outlined in the Terms of Reference)

Main points of
contact

Connected Roles

Convenor of Nominations Committee and liaising with URC Youth

This Committee Member represents URC Youth (as outlined in the
Terms of Reference)

Sources of Support

Senior Leadership Team

Location

The majority of meetings will be online

Time Commitment

Remuneration

3-5 meetings per annum (dates and times suitable for the
membership of committee) plus additional follow up work between
meetings in the specific area for which the Committee Member is
responsible. The majority of meetings are held virtually.

Volunteers are not remunerated. The URC will ensure financial
expenses incurred by volunteers whilst supporting the work of the
Nominations Committee will be reimbursed, in accordance with the
URC expenses policy.

Background: The United Reformed Church is a paradoxical church at a crossroads. There
is therefore an interesting and exciting journey of change ahead; and the Nominations
Committee is playing a vital part in shaping and equipping the church not just for the journey
of change but for a fresh chapter in the life of URC. Our Assembly Committees are an
integral part of the direction and governance of the denomination. Recruiting capable and
suitably qualified volunteers is vital to the life of the URC. Being a member of the
reconstituted Nominations Committee at this seminal time is therefore an opportunity to
make a significant contribution.
Committee Summary:  The Nominations Committee follows the terms of reference set by
General Assembly (GA) in 2023 under resolution 54. In essence the role of the Nominations
Committee is to provide oversight of appointment processes to GA Committees.

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Principle responsibilities and duties

Attending & Participation in Meetings

1.  Attend as many of the Committee’s meetings as practicably possible.
2.  Read all papers carefully in advance of each meeting in order to participate in

discussions and ask appropriate questions.

3.  Familiarisation with the Committee’s Terms of Reference
4.  Be willing to support particular pieces of committee work outside of the meetings from

time to time.

Training

1.  Undertake training in key areas as highlighted within the induction and through ongoing

conversation with the Convenor and Secretary.

Additional work between meetings

1.  Champion volunteer recruitment, in terms of signposting and raising awareness of

volunteer opportunities, in the area for which you are the representative member on
Nominations Committee.

2.   Work to generate additional interest in volunteering for Assembly Committees including

the less popular roles.

Working with other Committees and Volunteers

Liaise with relevant Assembly Committees, Sub-Committees and volunteers in the areas for
which you are the representative on Nominations Committee.

Expected Standards

This section refers to the way in which the role should be done rather than the

duties/responsibilities.

1.  Promote a culture of open and effective communication.

2.  Actively foster an environment which nurtures equality and cherishes diversity.

3.  Take responsibility for own personal development and develop skills and knowledge

applicable to this role

4.  Ensure compliance with Safeguarding practice

This role description reflects the overall scope and responsibilities of the role.  However, it
may change and evolve over time in order to meet organisational needs and this job
description will therefore be subject to periodic review and change if required.

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Person Specification

Role: Member of Nominations Committee

Requirements
Experience and
Knowledge

Essential
1.  Good understanding of the
network for which you are
representative member on
Nominations Committee

Desirable

•  Knowledge of URC

governance structures or a
willingness to learn

Skills and
Abilities

2.  Work collaboratively with a

diverse range of people
3.  Basic competence in IT
skills including Microsoft
Office, Zoom and email.

Other

4.  Member of the United
Reformed Church

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