St Ann’s Hospice

Trustees

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Job summary

Please do not apply via NHS jobs.

Please go to https://www.sah.org.uk/get-involved/working-st-anns/jobs/ for further information, including details on how to apply.

We are aiming to broaden the experience of the Board of Trustees as we continue to develop our links externally and strengthen our finances and are looking for Trustees with the following background and experience:

Finance - it would be helpful to have a background in Fundraising, but this is not essential
Digital
Legal

Main duties of the job

The primary responsibility of Trustees is to provide the hospice with strategic leadership and maintain good governance to ensure it is well managed and administered, and resources are used appropriately. Trustees attend and contribute to the main Board meetings held five times a year. Additionally, there is Trustee representation on Board sub-committees and at fundraising and other external events.

About us

St Anns Hospice in Manchester was founded in 1971.Its one of the oldest and largest hospices in the country leading specialist care for people impacted by life-limiting illnesses.

We continue to take inspiration from Moya Cole, one of the hospices founders. She was a trailblazer in the sector and a campaigner for the right for everyone to have a good death something we are passionate about.

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Unremunerated

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

B0256-24-0007

Job locations

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Board of Trustees is jointly responsible for realising the strategic aims of the hospice together with the overall governance and strategic direction of the hospice, its financial health and the probity of its activities in accordance with the hospices Articles of Association, legal and regulatory requirements.

The main legal responsibilities of a Trustee are to:

Ensure the hospice is carrying out the purpose for which it was set up, and no other purpose
Comply with the hospices governing document (Articles of Association) and the law
Act in the hospices best interests
Manage the hospices resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure the hospice is accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main legal responsibilities of a Trustee are to:

Ensure the hospice is carrying out the purpose for which it was set up, and no other purpose
Comply with the hospices governing document (Articles of Association) and the law
Act in the hospices best interests
Manage the hospices resources responsibly
Act with reasonable care and skill
Ensure the hospice is accountable

Person Specification

Candidates will have experience of senior strategic leadership. Previous Board experience is desirable, but not essential.

Essential

Trustees must be able to demonstrate:
- a commitment to the hospice and its objectives
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and liabilities of being a trustee
- a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
- ability to think and apply knowledge strategically
- ability to analyse and evaluate management information
ability to influence and engage
- a willing to express their own opinion in a reasoned way, while also listening to the views of others
- ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately
- an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

Person Specification

Candidates will have experience of senior strategic leadership. Previous Board experience is desirable, but not essential.

Essential

Trustees must be able to demonstrate:
- a commitment to the hospice and its objectives
- an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and liabilities of being a trustee
- a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
- ability to think and apply knowledge strategically
- ability to analyse and evaluate management information
ability to influence and engage
- a willing to express their own opinion in a reasoned way, while also listening to the views of others
- ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately
- an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

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

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St Ann’s Hospice

Address

St. Anns Hospice

St. Anns Road North

Heald Green

Cheadle

Cheshire

SK8 3SZ

Employer's website

https://www.sah.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)