Trustee with commercial experience

Watford, WD17 3PH Mainly at home Travel limit? You will be travelling between our 3 nursing offices in Watford, Tring and Chalfont St GilesTime Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month 6 early evening Board meetings, 5 DOP committee meetings and other committee meetings as required, This is a key role on our Board of Trustees and its committees. You will guide our strategic direction and help broaden our reach and impact ensuring that our Charity delivers outstanding standards of care and services to all stakeholders.

• Financial management
• Fundraising strategy
• Governance
• Strategic development and planning
• Legal, We are looking for applicants with commercial experience at senior management/Board level with a proven ability to enable change. As a member of the Board of Trustees this position will support the Executive Board to deliver our organisational strategy and ensure that our Charity has in place appropriate and effective controls to deliver outstanding standards of care and services to all stakeholders., Understanding revenue sources for income generation, through sales, marketing, retail and identifying opportunities for developing income streams
• Sound financial acumen and analytical skills with an understanding of financial reporting, cashflow management, investment and project management, cost control and management either through professional qualifications or career roles.
• Understanding of the corporate and UK business legal and compliance framework
• IT and digital literacy, knowledge of digital tools, data protection and online engagement strategies
• Good track record of success at an operational and strategic level.
• Ability to assess risk and the management of financial, legal, reputational and operational risks.
• Experience of performance management, team building, mentoring and collaboration inside and outside organisations.
• Working effectively as a Trustee team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent networking skills, influencing, negotiating and communication skills.
Key skills and experience for all Trustees
• Strategic vision, business planning and ability to exercise sound independent judgementLeadership
• Skilled at networking and relationship building and ability to act as an ambassador for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care in the local community
• Ability to understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee
• Willingness to become an active member of sub-committees, as required
• Determination and enthusiasm to contribute fully to developments within our Charity
• Commitment to our organisational vision, mission, values and aims.
What are we looking for?
• Understanding revenue sources for income generation, through sales, marketing, retail and identifying opportunities for developing income streams
• Sound financial acumen and analytical skills with an understanding of financial reporting, cashflow management, investment and project management, cost control and management either through professional qualifications or career roles.
• Understanding of the corporate and UK business legal and compliance framework
• IT and digital literacy, knowledge of digital tools, data protection and online engagement strategies
• Good track record of success at an operational and strategic level.
• Ability to assess risk and the management of financial, legal, reputational and operational risks.
• Experience of performance management, team building, mentoring and collaboration inside and outside organisations.
• Working effectively as a Trustee team member and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent networking skills, influencing, negotiating and communication skills.
What difference will you make? You will be part of a committed, enthusiastic and purposeful team working to ensure that local people and their families have access to the services they need from the moment of diagnosis of a life-limiting illness and post bereavement. You will be using your skills to help support the vital hospice movement and have a direct impact on patient care.