Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees at Barnsley Hospice.
Barnsley Hospice is seeking to recruit a new Chair of the Board of Trustees to work in partnership with the CEO/Chief Nurse, to lead the organisation through at least the next three years, working closely with our dynamic group of Trustees and the Executive Leadership Team to ensure the charity remains ‘Outstanding’.
The Organisation
Barnsley Hospice is a charity that provides specialist palliative and end of life care to hundreds of local people and those close to them each year. Our main priority is to achieve the best possible quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness, whilst supporting those close to them during the period of illness and bereavement. As a specialist care provider, the range of skills we offer include, pain and symptom management, emotional support and end of life care. The hospice currently employs about 100 people and has a team of volunteers, based both at the hospice and within our Retail Hub.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and neurodivergent candidates, because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Barnsley Hospice.
The Role
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, ambitious and committed Chair of the Board of Trustees to continue driving forward the strategic plans we have for this important and visible charity in Barnsley.
The Chair’s role is outlined in the Recruitment Pack. The hours required to fulfil the role can be worked flexibly, with some formal meetings and activities requiring personal attendance. The Chair is supported by an experienced and talented Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership Team and a committed team of staff and volunteers.
The Chair will be responsible for:
- Enabling the hospice to fulfil the objectives set out in the governing documents (Articles of Association and Memorandum of Agreement).
- Ensuring that the hospice’s assets and resources are used for charitable purposes in line with the governing documents.
- Ensuring that the Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team keep to the hospice’s mission, vision and values.
- Leading the Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team in safeguarding and promoting the reputation of the hospice.
Timescales
Closing date: 16 February 2025
Interviews to take place: 4 March 2025
Application Instructions
To apply for this position please email a comprehensive CV, together with a supporting statement that demonstrates your interest in Barnsley Hospice and how your skills and experience reflect the person specification, through to jobs@charityhorizons.co.uk. Please put the reference ‘Chair – Barnsley Hospice’ in the subject of your email.
If you would like to have an informal chat about the role with our Chair of the Board of Trustees, please liaise with Leanne or Charlie at Charity Horizons to arrange this – contact details can be found in our Recruitment Pack.