Individually and as part of the Trustee team to be the
‘guardians of charitable purpose’, making sure that all
Board and Committee decisions put the needs of the
beneficiaries first; safeguard the charity’s assets – both
physical assets, including property, and intangible ones,
such as its reputation ensuring these assets are used well,
and in ensuring that the charity is run sustainably.

To act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to
the charity and always bear the interests of The Hospice of
St Francis in mind.

In certain circumstances, provide high-level entry to other
organisations and institutions to which the charity might
not otherwise have access, to further the interests of the
beneficiaries of the charity

• Set and maintain vision, mission and values
• Develop strategy, set overall policy, define strategic objectives and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Assure continuous compliance with the legal and regulatory standards governing the operation of the charity, the charity
  governing document and any other relevant legislation, updating the articles of association as required.
• Assure proper financial control and ensure the application of resources is exclusively in pursuance of the charitable
  objects i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its objects, no matter how worthwhile
  or charitable those activities are
• Assure the effective and efficient administration of the charity including funding, insurance and premises
• Assure that The Hospice of St Francis pursues its objects as defined in its governing document (e.g. the promotion of any
  charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the district of providing palliative care at the Hospice, at patients
  home, in our Spring Centre and in the community, and in particular the advancement of education, the protection of
  health and the relief of distress and sickness)
• Assure employment procedures and policy and procedures for volunteering are compliant with legislation and regulation,
  subject to regular review and support the fulfilment of strategic objectives
• Assure risk assessments for all aspects of the business are carried out including accurate and timely reporting using the
  format of risk registers
• To contribute to, assure and maintain effective performance of the Board and Committees, including systems and
  processes for external assessment of these arrangements
• Support the CEO and Executive Team to fulfil their delegated responsibilities and hold them to account for delivery of
  strategic objectives
• To attend Board meetings quarterly, Up to two Board awaydays annually and serve as a member of up to two
  Committees.
• Operate as a member of the Board of Trustees
• Able to be registered as a Directors of the Charity at Companies House, sharing ultimate responsibility for governing
  the charity and directing how it is managed and run.
• Act as an ambassador supporting the work of the Hospice in generating income and in its relationship with the
  communities served

• Exemplify leadership in their own right that, by association would enhance the credibility and
  influence of the Charity and lend his/her name to the Charity as an expression of support
• Able to contribute to the strategic development of the Charity by the sharing of insights,
  experiences and other enriching leadership perspectives.
• Able to speak at public events on behalf of the Board of Trustees
• Have the ability to leverage her/his networks to encourage others in fundraising, making
  donations or by contributing their time and knowledge pro-bono to further the strategic
  objectives of the Charity
• Generally bestow an aura of goodwill on the organization
• Where possible contribute to and/or attend working groups and Hospice function

Meet the qualification, skills, experience, knowledge and approach sought at recruitment.
The People Governance Committee uses a skills matrix to ensure through succession planning,
trustees are appointed to optimize, maintain and recruit people with a broad range of skills in
order that the Board of Trustees, supported in committee by Association Members, can fulfil the
duties of ‘guardians of purpose’ and effectively govern the Charity.

Able to work with a range of people at all levels internally and externally

• Previous experience working in the charity sector ​

• Respect and follow the Hospice Values​
• Your internal & external contacts will include all Employees, Volunteers, Trustees and Patrons, plus members of the general public and external organisations/suppliers. ​
• The post-holder will come into contact with emotional circumstances, through speaking to staff, volunteers and patients and or information. The post holder will frequently be required to change from one activity to another to meet the changing needs of the service​
• You will be expected to comply with Health and Safety, Fire and Infection Control regulations and Hospice policies. You will need to complete all mandatory training.​
• Safeguarding: Act in a manner at all times to safeguard the interests of individual patients/clients and their families and justify public trust and confidence in the Hospice of St Francis​