Trustee

4 weeks ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom Teesside Hospice Full time

Job summary

Role- Trustee (unremunerated)

Location Teesside Hospice, Middlesbrough

ClosingDate 15th June 2024

Areyou passionate about making a difference for people with life-limitingillnesses and those who experience bereavement?

Main duties of the job

Weare seeking Trustees to support and enhance the skill set of our current Boardof Trustees and help drive our strategy forward.

Therole of Trustee is vital to maintain the integrity of the hospice and hold theexecutive team accountable for ensuring the sustainability of the organisation.Trustees are responsible for charity governance and identified as non-executivedirectors.

EachTrustee is expected to annually attend 4 Board meetings and participate/lead asub-committee of the Board, which will have delegated authority to makedecisions in specific subject areas, Clinical, finance, fundraising,trading and people.

Weare inviting applications particularly from those with a background in retailbut will warmly welcome applications from those offering other skills andexperience. We are keen to welcome applications from all ages and backgroundsto maintain board diversity as well as sustain a strong belief in the missionand vision of Teesside Hospice.

Weare looking for people who are able to bring different life experiences,knowledge and ideas, who can work constructively and enthusiastically to helpus navigate the changing and challenging external environment we find ourselvesoperating in.

About us

Teesside Hospice is a charity providing palliative and end of life care in its in-patient unit, alongside lymphoedema treatment, wellbeing and bereavement support to communities across North and South Tees, Cleveland and North Yorkshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Join our Team

Trustee(Unremunerated)

Ourtrustees play a vital role in making sure that Teesside Hospice achieves itscore purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of thecharity. They also ensure that Teesside Hospice has a clear strategy and thatour work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, theysupport and challenge the executive team to enable Teesside Hospice to grow andthrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

Boardmembers have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always actas a group and not as individuals.

Duties:

Support and provide advice on Teesside Hospices purpose, vision, goals andactivities.

Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluatetheir implementation.

Oversee Teesside Hospices financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluateprogress.

Ensure the effective and efficient administration of theorganisation.

Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored andcontrolled effectively.

Review and approve Teesside Hospices financial statements.

Provide support and challenge to Teesside Hospices CEO in the exercise of theirdelegated authority and affairs.

Keep abreast of changes in Teesside Hospices operating environment.

Contribute to regular reviews of Teesside Hospices own governance.

Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute todiscussions.

Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith topromote and protect Teesside Hospices interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/orany third party interests.

Contribute to the broader promotion of Teesside Hospices objects, aims and reputation byapplying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

To play an active role in one of the Boards five subcommittees Clinical Governance, Finance &Facilities, Workforce Development, Fundraising and Retail.

What we are looking for

Weare looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment tothe role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

Youdo not need previous governance experience we will provide a full inductionand training.

Personal skills and qualities

Willingness and ability to understand and accept theirresponsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interestsof the organisation.

Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good,independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

Effective communication skills and willingness to participateactively in discussion.

A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

Willingness to lead according to our values.

Meet the regulatory requirements of the Fit and Proper PersonsTest and demonstrate a commitment to Nolans seven principles of public life: selflessness,integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

Trustees are appointed for a four-year term of office, renewalfor one further terms to a maximum of eight years.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will bereimbursed.

Time commitment (Estimated at one day per month)

Attending four Board meetings annually. Currently meetings areheld on Thursday mornings in person at the hospice during the working hours of9am-5pm.

Attending four sub-committee meetings annually. Currentlymeetings are held on Thursday mornings in person at the hospice during theworking hours 9am-5pm.

Annual one to one meeting with the CEO with flexibility torespond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue.

Annual one to one meeting with the Chair to review boardeffectiveness and personal development.

Person Specification

Personal Skills & Qualities

Essential

Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation. Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member. Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion. A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Enthusiasm for our vision and mission. Willingness to lead according to our values. Meet the regulatory requirements of the Fit and Proper Persons Test and demonstrate a commitment to Nolans seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

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