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As part of this process, Hastings Borough Council, in consultation with the MP, the Leader of the Council and other selected representatives , is asked to appoint an independent Chair for the Hastings Board. Does this sound like you?  \nThe Hastings Board is a community led Board to build civic capacity in the town and drive forward a community-led vision for change. The Board will drive priorities for investment and steer the long-term vision for Hastings, in conjunction with the local community.  \nThe Hastings Board will be responsible for developing the Plan for Neighbourhood, a 10-year vision which clearly identifies the longer-term priorities for Hastings and 4-year Investment Plan.  \nThe Council is the accountable body and will be providing secretariat and support to the Board and its appointed Chair.  \nHastings Board Chair – Job Description  \n• The Board Chair must be independent, either a local community leader or local businessperson.  \n• The Chair will act as a champion for Hastings and provide leadership for the Hastings Town Board, ensuring it’s community-led and should have an understanding of the whole town, its people and its surrounding area.  \n• The Chair will ensure the Board membership fully reflects the priorities of Hastings variety of Neighbourhoods and that all sectors on the Board are actively engaged.  \n• The Chair must be a strong advocate for the town.  \n• The role of the Chair is pivotal in galvanising the Board members and wider stakeholders, to identify and deliver Hastings Plan for Neighbourhoods.  \n• The Chair will provide strategic and dynamic leadership for the Board.  \n• The Chair will run meetings effectively and fairly , ensuring the Board adheres to high standards of ethics and governance.  \n• The Chair is expected to uphold the Seven Principles of Public Life, as set out in the government’s prospectus Plan for Neighbourhoods.  \nPlan for Neighbourhoods: prospectus and tools-GOV. UK  \nCommitment  \n• This is a voluntary role for a minimum of two years.  \n• Meetings are expected to be every month during the development of the Neighbourhood Plan and then every two months from the delivery phase onwards.  \n• Time will be required to prepare for meetings – to agree agenda items, minutes , actions and review strategic and monitoring documentation.  \n• The Chair will need to be forward thinking to drive forward activity, lead on decision making and implement change when necessary.  \n• In the initial year, there are strict deadlines to meet the funding criteria, including finalising the membership of the Board and submitting the Neighbourhood Plan (March 2026) .  \nHastings Board Chair – Person Specification  \n• The Chair must have a strong natural passion for Hastings  \n• Proven ability to think strategically and able to demonstrate creative problem solving.  \n• Relevant experience of demonstrating strategic leadership and effectiveness over a significant period.  \n• Experience of providing effective direction and leadership, including developing, implementing and monitoring strategies.  \n• An understanding of placemaking and regeneration.  \n• Strong communication skills.  \n• Ability to work collaboratively, with demonstrable experience of partnership working.  \n• Ability to apply interpersonal, influence and networking skills to build commitment and consensus within a wide variety of business community and stakeholders and to deliver agreed outcomes.  \n• In-depth knowledge of Hastings and the surrounding area.  \nHow to Apply  \n• Please read the government’s guidance and the summary briefing note attached on the Plan for Neigh","cbCairEdYhmirEky","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairEdYhmirEky","pdf",110795,"English","# Role of the Hastings Board (Plan for Neighbourhoods)\n## Appointing an independent Chair\n## Board responsibilities\n# Hastings Board Chair - Job Description\n## Independence and leadership\n## Governance and meeting leadership\n## Advocacy and stakeholder engagement\n# Plan for Neighbourhoods - Commitment\n## Voluntary term and meeting cadence\n## Preparation and documentation\n## Funding deadlines\n# Hastings Board Chair - Person Specification\n## Skills and experience\n## Knowledge and communication\n# How to Apply\n## Application documents and submission\n## Deadline and interview availability","[{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to apply for the Hastings Board Chair role?\",\"answer\":\"The role requires an independent chair, either a local community leader or a local businessperson.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key responsibilities of the Board Chair?\",\"answer\":\"The chair champions Hastings, provides leadership for the community-led Hastings Town Board, ensures board membership reflects neighbourhood priorities, runs meetings with strong governance, and helps identify and deliver the Plan for Neighbourhoods priorities.\"},{\"question\":\"How long is the voluntary commitment and how often will meetings occur?\",\"answer\":\"The role is voluntary for a minimum of two years, with monthly meetings during neighbourhood plan development and then every two months from the delivery phase onward.\"}]","Hastings Board Chair - Job Description and Person Specification - April 2025 | PDF",1789359690]