St Christopher’s Trading Company Non-Executive Director in London

About you:

We are specifically seeking someone with professional knowledge, experience and skills in one or more of the following areas:

• Senior commercial or charity retail
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Relevant experience in retail or commercial environments at a strategic level.

About the role:

The non-executive director will be a company director of St Christopher’s (Trading) Ltd, and along with other members of the Trading Board, will be responsible for the good governance, strategic direction and financial oversight of the Trading Company as well as being legally responsible for the running of the company and making sure information is sent to Companies House on time.

Responsibilities

• Bring an independent perspective to the Trading Board
• Review papers, attend meetings, contribute to debates providing constructive challenge when appropriate, complete actions and offer support to develop proposals on strategy
• Scrutinise the performance and progress of agreed goals and objectives and monitor the reporting of performance
• Ensure the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible;
• Devote time to developing and refreshing your knowledge and skills and be aware of the work of St Christopher’s Hospice
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, openness, diplomacy, tact and inclusiveness.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information and the business of the Committee
• Exercise independent judgment, particularly avoiding any personal conflict of interest and ensuring that all relevant business, professional, and other interests are declared
• Understand and respect the relative roles and views of other St Christopher’s Trading Directors, Non-Executive Directors, the Trading Senior Leadership Team and the Executive
• Comply with the Trustee, Co-Opted Sub Committee member & Non Executive Director Code of Conduct expectations

Time commitment

• Attend a minimum of four meetings per year and meeting preparation time. Meetings are usually held in person at our Sydenham site during office hours.
• An annual Trading Board Awayday
• Undertake St Christopher’s induction and mandatory training requirements
• There is an expectation that Non-Executive Director’s will visit some of our shops each year
• Non-Executive Directors have an annual review meeting with the Chair of St Christopher’s Trading

Period of appointment

• Initial period of two years ; renewable by mutual consent.
• We encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds, if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the application process, please inform us along with your application
• The role of a Non-Executive Director of St Christopher’s Trading is voluntary and Non-Executive Directors do not receive any remuneration for their services. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred while carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the trustees’ expenses policy
• You must be 18 years old or over
• This role will require the following pre-engagement checks: an enhanced DBS check and two references

To apply please upload your CV and a covering letter to our volunteer recruitment system telling us why you are interested and what skills you can bring to the St Christopher’s Trading Board.

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