Do you want to be chair of the CTC/CUK?

[Philip Benstead]

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Sarah Mitchell
CEO of Cycling UK |
Author of Charity Management, Leadership Evolution and Change

Could you help us find our next Chair of Trustees?

For the first time Cycling UK is opening up the search for our new Chair to include both members and non-members, to find the experienced trustee and strategic thinker who can take our charity through the next stage of its development.

Please do take a look and help share this fantastic opportunity with your network

Cycling UK promotes active travel through its ground-breaking behaviour change programmes, providing guidance on cycling-related issues, fostering a vibrant community of cyclists, and championing the many benefits of cycling for recreation, well-being, and the environment.

The new Chair has a pivotal leadership role to play in the success of Cycling UK – one which is difficult to capture in a simple list of duties.
You will bring trustee and executive leadership experience and be highly skilled at chairing meetings and facilitation.

This is the first time the charity has looked beyond its membership and run an open recruitment for its Chair. This reflects the trustees' recognition of the charity's increased scope and ambition.

https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe115340/

Reference
GSe115340
Closing Date
22nd December

This is an exciting time to join Cycling UK as our ambitious charity embarks on its far-reaching strategy and builds on recent growth and successes.

For 146 years we have advocated for the rights of people who cycle, improving infrastructure, and inspiring people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to embrace the joys of cycling.

Cycling UK promotes active travel through its ground-breaking behaviour change programmes, providing guidance on cycling-related issues, fostering a vibrant community of cyclists, and championing the many benefits of cycling for recreation, well-being, and the environment. Our activities reflect the commitment of our network of volunteers, campaigners, partners, and around 70,000 members, to make cycling mainstream and to create a lasting difference to the lives of individuals and communities.

Our work is not just for those who already cycle, but for future riders too.

We aim to create a society where everyone sees the well-being, health, and environmental benefits of cycling, even if they don’t cycle themselves. We believe that the only way to build long-term political support for cycling is to produce positive public support for cycling

That’s why our 10-year aim is to reach the typical cycling enthusiast and also engage those who might rarely – or never – cycle themselves but are keen to tackle climate change or address the physical and mental health challenges we face as a society, and as individuals.

To achieve this ambitious, long-term aim of shifting the dial on public perceptions of cycling, we must first strengthen our foundations as a charity. This will be our focus for the next five years – while sowing the seeds for engaging with more diverse people and communities.

Our new Chair has a pivotal leadership role to play in the success of Cycling UK – one which is difficult to capture in a simple list of duties. The way they carry out their duties will have a significant impact on the charity’s effectiveness. Therefore we are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to guide the board in collaborative decision-making, who will make clear decisions, and communicate these effectively.

This is the first time the charity has looked beyond its membership and run an open recruitment for its Chair. This reflects the trustees' recognition of the charity's increased scope and ambition and the need for our future Chair to lead the board to enable us to capitalise on this. It also comes on the heels of securing member support for significant and positive governance changes. These changes open up recruitment to future trustee positions, enabling a greater diversity of people and skills to be involved in the leadership of our charity.

You will bring trustee and executive leadership experience and be highly skilled at chairing meetings and facilitation.

Cycling UK is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Having reviewed the full details, should you wish to have a further confidential conversation to find out more about any of these roles please contact Estelle Woods or Elizabeth Theobald estelle.woods@gatenbysanderson.com , Elizabeth.Theobald@gatenbysanderson.com at GatenbySanderson.

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At the first stage of the process, your CV and supporting statement (and any other written information requested) will be used to assess your application. Those demonstrating the best fit with the role specification, considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the job pack, will be recommended for progression to the next stage in the process.
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Recruitment Timetable
Closing date
22nd December
Preliminary interviews
w/c 13th January
Final panel
w/c 3rd February

How to Apply
• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com

[mjr]

Where's that been posted then? Is it from linked in, or as I saw someone call it this week "grindr for business"!?

[richardfm]

Where's that been posted then? Is it from linked in, or as I saw someone call it this week "grindr for business"!?

The link at the top of the post is to linked in, so I expect your supposition is correct.

[GedBen]

Cyclists need not apply?

[gaz]

[Philip Benstead]

Marketing from CTC/CUK: Why do they often select speakers whose voices lack impact and authority? A truly effective speaker needs more than just words—they need a voice that captivates the audience, holds their attention, and inspires respect. The right voice can elevate a message, making it not only heard but felt, leaving a lasting impression. It’s time to prioritize speakers who bring both substance and a commanding presence to the stage.



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