Location
Central London | United Kingdom
Job description
The Whitehall & Industry Group is delighted to be supporting Greensleeves Care with the recruitment of two Trustees.
About Greensleeves Care
Greensleeves Care is an innovative and growing, social care charity responding to the changing needs of older people. We deliver residential, dementia and nursing care across England to over 1,000 adults. Our strategic plan for sustainable development over the next three years is to have more and better homes where people love living and working. This will include a continued programme to modernise and invest in our estate, acquire operating homes and become a greener organisation.
We are looking for two senior and experienced Trustees with the following backgrounds:
- Senior HR Professional
- Chartered Surveyor, preferably with a background in property development.
Role Description
As a Trustee, you will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the aims of Greensleeves Care and to be responsible collectively with other Trustees for (i) setting its strategic aims in fulfilment of the Trust’s charitable objects; (ii) for the well-being and development of the organisation; (iii) for its good governance in compliance with current legislation under the Companies and Charities Acts.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- To be aware of and to conform to the responsibilities of a charitable trustee and of a director of a company limited by guarantee
- To ensure that the Trust pursues its charitable and corporate objectives as set out in its constitution, complying with charity law, company law and other relevant legislation and regulations;
- To attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and, as appropriate, of its Committees, contributing to its role in setting the strategic direction of the Trust, defining overall policy, setting targets and monitoring performance; ensuring that its decisions are implemented and that the work is consistent with the aims of the organisation;
- To ensure that the Trust takes appropriate steps to secure necessary resources, material and human; that such resources are managed with due probity and dedicated exclusively to the Trust’s charitable and corporate objects;
- To exercise oversight of the good financial and general management of the Trust, promoting good relationships between Trustees, the Chief Executive and staff;
- To ensure that independent professional advice is taken by the Trust when necessary;
- To sit on relevant committees, ad hoc panels and attend other meetings for particular purposes, by invitation of the Board or its Chair;
- To abide by the Trust’s guidelines for Trustees, to safeguard its good name, reputation and values, and to represent it in the public arena as appropriate.
What we are looking for:
We are seeking two experienced individuals with a background in any of the following: Human Resources, Property Development
Applicants should also be able to demonstrate the following:
- Senior level experience and relevant professional and/or academic qualifications appropriate to their expertise;
- Ability to contribute strategically across a wide range of issues.
- A proven track record of sound judgement and effective decision making;
- Financially and commercially astute;
- Commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort;
- Preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board and willingness to speak one’s mind;
- Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis;
- Good independent judgement and strategic vision;
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship;
- An understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive;
- An ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Application Process
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter via the button below by the 22nd March 2024
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