Trustee (Member of Board of Trustees)

As a registered charity, St Peter & St James Charitable Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees. We are fortunate to have a very committed group of Trustees who bring a broad range of experience and fulfil a vital governance function in the running of our charity. They are also a very supportive team who are able to give back to their community through their service to the hospice.

Coming from a variety of relevant professional backgrounds, the Trustees are all volunteers and attend six Board Meetings and two Workshops per year, as well as serving on one or more of the Trust’s sub-committees which meet quarterly. There is also an expectation that Trustees will help in promoting or representing the Trust at local fundraising events. We encourage and support applicants who have family/work responsibilities and we will be as flexible as possible when arranging these meeting commitments with you. Our Trustees all share an enthusiasm and commitment to the hospice and the services that it provides for people who are approaching the end of their lives.

We are looking for up to three Trustees who share in our values and vision and who have the skills, qualities and expertise to shape, grow and develop the people and services of the Trust. They will provide good governance, financial management and control of the Trust’s finances and provide strategic direction, planning and management as well as having a full understanding of their legal responsibilities. They will be able to demonstrate a track record of effective performance, strategic thinking and sound and effective judgement.

They will also be self-motivated, passionate, professional, approachable, friendly and be an excellent communicator. We are looking for Trustees who put the needs and desires of our service users at the front of everything we do and be an ambassador for our Trust.

We are seeking applications from people who live within the communities served by the hospice and who have the relevant experience and skills to meet our requirements on the Board. We are particularly seeking applications from people who have direct experience of hospice care or other relevant services.

If you share our passion to support people at this key time then we want to hear from you. If you would be interested in knowing more please see the role description below or contact Deborah Denyer, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive & Trustees at ddenyer@stpjhospice.org or on 01444 471 598..

We are holding ‘open events’ for interested applicants to meet members of the Board of Trustees and take a tour of the hospice. These are being held on Saturday 13^th April between 10am and midday, and on Wednesday 17^th April between 6pm and 8pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Applications are by completion of an Application Form where you are asked to set out why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and what skills you would bring to the Board.   Closing date for applications is Tuesday 30^th April 2019. Interviews will take place week commencing 20^th May 2019.

Charity No: 1056114