Opportunity details
Location Meetings may occur in any of our offices in Watford, Tring or St Albans
Team Board of Trustees
Likely hours 6 board meetings a year and other regular committee meetings
Join our board of trustees
We are looking for a Trustee with commercial experience at senior management/board level to join the board. Our trustees offer advice and approve big decisions such as our annual expenditure and income targets. Similarly, trustees contribute to our three-year strategic plan.
Key skills and experience for this Trustee role
- 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.
"The work I do as a trustee is very fulfilling, as I collaborate with a dedicated team to make strategic decisions that enhance patient services and ensure the hospice meet the needs of the community. Being part of such impactful work brings a profound sense of purpose, knowing that my efforts, and those of my fellow board members directly benefit patients and families during their most vulnerable moments"
About Rennie Grove Peace
At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, we provide palliative and end of life care to anyone affected by a progressive life-limiting diagnosis or bereavement, across South & East Buckinghamshire and South & West Hertfordshire.
Our vision is a future where every individual is empowered to live well and die well. Our mission is to provide the quality hospice care that our community needs.
We do this by:
- Listening to our community and delivering services that are accessible to all
- Caring for people from diagnosis with a life-limiting illness
- Supporting people in the place that’s best for them
Our values are:
- Compassionate. Care at the centre of everything we do.
- Collaborative. Working with others to get the best outcome every time.
- Supportive. Looking after everyone around us.
- Inclusive. Building an organisation where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Our strategic aims are to SERVE our communities with a wide range of services, REACH more local people and STRENGTHEN our ability to secure resources.
Why volunteer with us?
Making a difference As a "critical friend" our trustees ensure we are delivering the quality hospice care that our communities need
Use your skills Use your skills to help ensure we are delivering our vision where every individual is empowered to live well and die well
Be part of a team Our board work collaboratively to achieve our common goals
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