Job summary
We
are looking for an experienced senior finance leader to chair our Finance and
Resources Committee (FRC). As well as principal oversight of all financial
matters, you will also overlook the disposition of the investment portfolio and
strategic planning for our whole property portfolio.
With
multi-million pound annual cash flows from our thousands of volunteers across
dozens of divisions nationwide, the role requires a deft and experienced hand
as we move through the final stages of our organisational transformation and
finalise Strategy 2030.
As
well as attending quarterly Board meetings in Cardiff, you would Chair the FRC,
which meets online with a similar frequency. Board Members setthe overall direction of the organisation whilst providing insight and
constructive challenge.
Volunteering
as a Trustee and Committee Chair is a unique opportunity to build your
leadership skills and discover new areas of personal development whilst also
supporting and setting the strategic direction within a worldwide organisation
that traces its roots back a thousand years and has hundreds of thousands of
volunteers worldwide.
If
you'd like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact James
O'Connor (current FRC Chair).
Main duties of the job
SJAC has ambitious plans in place and we are seeking trustees to join our board helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity and with the ability to steer the charity towards achieving its strategic priorities.
We welcome applications of interest from all for this exciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in governing the charity, but key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are;
Finance - a fully qualified accountant with senior level experience and strong analytical skills, you will be able to interpret and scrutinise financial reports and advise the board on the financial performance and risk profile of the charity.
About us
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We
existed before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support to
those who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity and
developing new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve the
overwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders and
provide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look after
hundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from football
crowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilience
and ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the difference
between a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, both
employees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteer
with us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support our
charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career
development and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programme
of modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. This
includes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models and
were developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to
improve our overall people experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document (i.e. our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymru' s AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees Audit, Risk & Governance, People, Financial Resource, Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data, Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document (i.e. our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymru' s AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees Audit, Risk & Governance, People, Financial Resource, Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data, Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant
- See Person Specification for further information
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant
- See Person Specification for further information
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
