Commercial Trustee - Wimborne, United Kingdom - Julia's House

Julia's House

Verified Company

Wimborne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Commercial

DATE REVIEWED MARCH 2023

Responsible To - Chair of the Board of Trustees

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Julia's House [the charity] achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.

They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision.

Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable the charity to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

Board members have a collective responsibility.

This means that trustees act as a group and not as individuals although they may provide individual advice in relation to their own areas of expertise and responsibility.

Trustees must have a clear understanding of and respect for the distinction between non-executive responsibility and delegated executive authority.

Duties:

Support and provide advice on the charity's purpose, vision, goals and activities.
Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
Oversee the charity's financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
Review and approve the charity's financial statements.
Provide support and challenge to the charity's CEO and executive team in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
Keep abreast of changes in the charity's operating environment.
Contribute to regular reviews of the charity's own governance.
Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the charity's interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.

_What we are looking for_

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

Trustees must have a passion or commitment to improving the lives of children who need palliative care and to supporting their families.

You do not need previous governance experience - we will provide a full induction and training.

Area of expertise
- _Strong, proven commercial and financial acumen_
- _Expertise in digital marketing to provide advice and support to the charity in this regard_
- _Ability to create and leverage commercial relationships to the benefit of the charity_
- _Strong experience in working with, supporting and influencing a multi-disciplined team_

Personal skills and qualities

Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the charity.
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 equality, diversity and inclusion.
Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Willingness to lead according to our values.
Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

_Terms of appointment_

Terms of office

Trustees are appointed for a three year term of office, renewal for one further term to a maximum of six years.
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

Attending four Board meetings annually.
Attending annual strategy and training days.

Committee membership
Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team.

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
Up to £0.01 per year

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Wimborne, BH21 1AS