Chair for Board of Trustees

Willen Hospice

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Job summary

Role Title: Chair for Board of Trustees

Key Interactions: The Chair works closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO, Executive Committee, Council of Management.

Time commitment: The Chair normally gives up to 3-4 days per month and is supported by Trustees. Hybrid. (Voluntary with Expenses Reimbursed)

Background: Strategy and Governance, Leadership and Public/Charities Sector

This is an exciting time to be joining us as our new Chair, working alongside Kate Broadhurst, our new CEO. Kate has strong connections with the local business community in Milton Keynes and a passion to secure Willen firmly on the map as the local provider of specialist palliative care services. You will have the opportunity to guide as she leads us into a new phase of growth and development.

Main duties of the job

What were looking for

We are looking for a Chair to join the Board of Trustees of Willen Hospice. Someone who has a passion for the provision of end-of-life palliative care for patients and their families, healthcare, an understanding of governance and excellent financial acumen and experience of strong leadership.

With the rise of ageing population numbers in the region, public support and awareness of palliative healthcare, combined with the charitys strong growth ambitions and financial goals, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate.

If you feel you can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of local people and shape our strategic direction for the future, this role will be a great fit.

Other key aspects of the role include:

Strategic direction of the charity
Governance
Close working relationship with CEO
Risk management
Board engagement, development and support

About us

Willen Hospice cares for end-of-life patients and their families in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas and has been doing so for over 40 years. The Hospice is run by local people for local people. We are proud to deliver calm, compassionate care in a tranquil environment, helping people to really make the most of the time they have left with their loved ones.

Please note this is a voluntary position

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience This is a voluntary role.

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

4 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0365-24-0013

Job locations

Willen Hospice

Milton Road

Willen

Milton Keynes

MK15 9AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, skills and experience required

To have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the Board of Trustees and be prepared to access information and training to develop this.
To be committed to Nolans Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
To be able to operate strategically and to work effectively with the Board of Trustees and CEO to develop the strategic vision for the organisation.
To have leadership skills for both leadership of the Board of Trustees and the organisation.
To have an understanding, knowledge or experience of key areas (Palliative health, the voluntary sector, NHS and local government, commercial business and development) that will support the charity.
To work towards becoming an inclusive organisation that is open to all and supports our organisations Values.

We are particularly looking to improve our diversity as a Board and so welcome applicants from a range of different backgrounds but particularly those from an ethnic minority group as Willen is currently underrepresented in this area.

For a candidate pack and to apply, please email: jason@profileresourcing.co.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, skills and experience required

To have an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the Board of Trustees and be prepared to access information and training to develop this.
To be committed to Nolans Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
To be able to operate strategically and to work effectively with the Board of Trustees and CEO to develop the strategic vision for the organisation.
To have leadership skills for both leadership of the Board of Trustees and the organisation.
To have an understanding, knowledge or experience of key areas (Palliative health, the voluntary sector, NHS and local government, commercial business and development) that will support the charity.
To work towards becoming an inclusive organisation that is open to all and supports our organisations Values.

For a candidate pack and to apply, please email: jason@profileresourcing.co.uk

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Qualifications

Essential

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Willen Hospice

Address

Willen Hospice

Milton Road

Willen

Milton Keynes

MK15 9AB

Employer's website

https://www.willen-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Willen Hospice

Address

Willen Hospice

Milton Road

Willen

Milton Keynes

MK15 9AB

Employer's website

https://www.willen-hospice.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Administrator

Debbie Hounslow

HRAdmin@willen-hospice.org.uk

01908663636

Date posted

11 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience This is a voluntary role.

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

4 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0365-24-0013

Job locations

Willen Hospice

Milton Road

Willen

Milton Keynes

MK15 9AB

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