Here at Derian House Children’s Hospice, we have an exciting opportunity available for Trustees to join our team based in Chorley on a voluntary basis. About us: Derian House Children’s Hospice is proud to have been providing high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for over 30 years. The Derian House care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services and young people’s services we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings. About the role: As a Trustee, you will actively contribute to giving firm strategic direction to Derian House, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. You will work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer/ the Senior Leadership Team and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation. Your responsibilities as our Trustee will include: To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds Maintain careful oversight of any risk to the reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation With the support of the CEO and SLT formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the charity Monitoring that decisions and actions taken at board meetings are implemented Assume guardianship of the legal, cultural and financial integrity of the organisation Giving direction in the context of the implementation of the Board’s strategy and policies Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisation’s work and financial performance through the CEO and relevant board and subcommittee meetings With the support of the CEO and SLT protect and manage the property of the organisation Ensuring adherence and compliance around key policies to e.g. Equality of Opportunity, Health & Safety and in all decisions and discussions of the Board and its sub-committees Ensuring compliance with charitable, health and social care regulators e.g. Care Quality Commission and Charity Commission Attend and be a member of other committees or working groups What we’re looking for in our Trustee: We are looking for a wide range of experience including but not limited to : Paediatric Care, Finance, HR, Legal. An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, Objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership Commitment to the charity’s objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charity’s objects and aims Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment If you have the skills and experience to become a Trustee, click ‘ Apply ’ now – we’d love to hear from you Registered Charity Number 1005165 Derian House is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, nationality or national or ethnic origin. Successful appointments will be subject to a standard disclosure and barring check.