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Chair of the Board of Trustees Remuneration: The role of Chair is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed Time commitment: Six Board meetings per year. The Chair is also expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive and represent SHPT at various events and meetings with key stakeholders. They may be required to sit on sub committees and have occasional additional meetings with other Board or staff Members. Reporting to: Board of Trustees Objectives The Board is collectively responsible for the success of the Charity, as the leader of the Board the Chair plays a pivotal role; the effectiveness of the Board is a reflection, in large part, of his/her performance. The Chair is responsible for leading the Board and for ensuring it deals effectively with all aspects of its role and Board business. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the delivery of the Charity’s mission and vision. The Chair must seek to get the best performance from the collective and individual Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee understands and fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the Charity and is accountable for their performance. The Chair will support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the Charity to achieve agreed objectives. The Chair will act as an ambassador and the public face of the Charity in partnership with the Executive. The Chair’s role includes: Meetings * take the lead on ensuring that Board meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas * take the lead on ensuring that all Trustees can express their views in meetings and that the Board takes collective ownership of any decisions * take the lead to ensure that the Board receives the necessary information for decision making, appropriately presented, at the right time and arrive at decisions in an orderly, timely and democratic manner and vote as detailed in the governing document * ensure that the Board can regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities, and manage and mitigate the risks * have a second or casting vote if a vote on a Trustees’ decision is tied * ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the Charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability * take the lead on ensuring that Trustees comply with their duties and the Charity is well governed Board Members * foster, maintain and ensure that positive relationships exist with and between all the Trustees * encourage continuous development of the capability of the Board of Trustees * take the lead on ensuring that the Board’s performance is continuously evaluated – including skills balance and experience * ensure procedures are in place for the effective recruitment of new Board members Stakeholders * take the lead in ensuring that the timing, coverage and quality of communications with all stakeholders is appropriate including the production of reports * may act as a spokesperson for the Charity to maintain close, positive and productive relationships with key stakeholder bodies Staff relations * act as a primary link between Trustees and staff * ensure the Executive is held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives and liaise with the Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs * establish and build a strong, effective, constructive and supportive working relationship with the Executive within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges - whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles * monitor performance and conduct an annual appraisal for the Executive in consultation with other Trustees * ensure that the Executive has the opportunity for professional development and has appropriate external professional support * ensure appropriate and timely communications between the Board and staff Committees * may establish or propose the establishment of committees of the Board, and may assign tasks and delegate responsibilities to Board committees and/or directors, depending upon the Charity's needs * serve as an ex-officio member of all Board committees and serve as a voting member of committees if required * ensure committees operate within agreed terms of reference to the Charity Board * ensure committee meetings are planned, properly run and recorded, including the provision of relevant agendas * provide reporting schedules for updating the Charity Board * support committee chairpersons in appointing members and in identifying and resolving problems * establish a strong working relationship with the Chair of Haversham Trading, the Charity’s subsidiary company, responsible for non-arts commercial income streams Administration * Signing Officer - The Chair is normally designated by the Board of Directors and/or governing document as one of the signing officers for certain documents. In this capacity, the Chair may be authorised or required to sign or countersign cheques, correspondence, applications, reports, contracts or other documents on behalf of company. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes The role of Chair is demanding and requires that they display several key qualities in carrying out the role: * demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause * strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role * demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively * show leadership by word and deed * grasp complicated issues, distil from them the most important elements and identify the areas for decision-making. * obtain the best from the team of Trustees, ensuring that each can contribute fully * build relationships within the organisation and the community * be challenging of but empathetic towards the Executive team * encourage debate and discussion of the key areas, making decision-making more robust and conclusions more satisfactory * experienced in commercial business and ideally with previous experience of a relevant role * good understanding of charity governance issues and a broad understanding of charity finance issues Skills that would be an advantage to bring to the Chair role, might include: * an arts background in a senior role * finance * fundraising * commercial business * marketing, PR and/or social media * legal, regulatory, compliance * customer service * operational/facilities management To apply: Please send a covering letter and a copy of your CV to Craig Titley-Rawson at

The Brain Tumour Charity is leading the way in research, support, and advocacy for everyone affect by brain tumours. Our mission is simple but urgent: to accelerate a cure for brain tumours and improve life for everyone affected by this devastating disease. We have a five-year strategy with three strategic priorities: to transform the research landscape, to raise voices to campaign for change, and to improve quality of life through providing support and best care for everyone diagnosed with a brain tumour. Our work will include strengthening our research portfolio, developing internal research to understand and address under-served need, and building an evidence-based and sustainable charity that is fit for purpose for the future. This is a time of great opportunity for us as a charity. Ensuring our strong and sustainable financial health, with strong performance and planning, governance and IT Services in place is pivotal to achieving our bold ambitions. Reporting directly to the CEO and as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Finance and Resources provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Finance, Governance, Planning and Performance, IT Services, and Facilities teams. The role is also Company Secretary and SLT Lead for the Finance Committee and Governance & Ethics Committee of The Charity. The postholder leads a department of c.15 colleagues, with five direct reports including three Heads of Teams covering Finance, IT and Planning and Performance; a Data Governance Manager; and a Facilities Manager. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We’re seeking a qualified accountant with strong, senior leadership experience in a similar role from within any sector. Whatever sector you come from, you will be a self-assured professional who can partner with others who don't have your financial background to support strategic change. You’ll be resourceful and innovative, keen to work alongside other leaders across The Charity to ensure our finances are secure, sustainable, and utilised for the greatest impact for the brain tumour community. You will have excellent business partnering skills and will operate as a strategic adviser and critical friend to the CEO, the wider Senior Leadership Team, and the board of trustees. This role leads a diverse range of enabling functions at The Charity, and a background of leading multi-disciplinary teams, and of leading planning and governance strategies and processes will be important. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Strategic leadership • Operating as a key part of the Senior Leadership Team of The Charity, supporting the development and delivery of our strategic plans., • Contributing to the development of The Charity’s medium and long-term vision and strategy and ensuring accurate monitoring of our achievements against the strategy., • Developing and leading a medium-term finance and resources strategy aligned to organisational goals and risk appetite., • Providing trusted advice to the CEO and Board on financial, operational and governance matters., • Accountable for the financial management and performance of The Charity, including through the design and delivery of finance strategy, financial modelling and strategic forecasting., • Senior leadership of the finance team, ensuring strong financial analysis and plans, and sound financial controls, policies and risk management., • Providing timely, accessible and useful financial information, KPIs and analysis to SLT, budget holders, Finance Committee and Trustees, proactively developing reporting analysis as required., • Completing annual budgets and 5-year projections in a timely, detailed manner, providing analysis of key budget trends and year on year analysis., • Working with the Head of Finance, as a direct report, to analyse trends in income and expenditure including restricted and designated funds, identifying, investigating and reporting on variances., • Ensuring compliance with the relevant tax regulations for Gift Aid, VAT and submission of annual Corporation Tax returns., • Overseeing corporate finance, including policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity, disposals and acquisitions, investments and insurance as appropriate., • Ensuring financial operations including payments are processed effectively and efficient by the Finance team and working with the Head of Finance on system improvements., • Ultimate responsibility for financial audit and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP and other regulations., • As Data Protection Officer, ensuring The Charity is compliant and adheres to best practice and legislative compliance. Reviewing and acting upon data breaches processed by the Data Governance Manager., • As Company Secretary, ensuring all reporting to Companies House and the Charity Commission is submitted on time and changes to the Board of Trustees are notified in a timely manner., • Ensuring that the governance of The Charity including the Board of Trustees complies with all legislative requirements and best practice., • Provide SLT leadership to the Governance and Ethics Committee, with SLT responsibility for investigating non-fundraising complaints against The Charity., • Providing strategic oversight of IT and digital infrastructure, ensuring systems are secure, scalable and support efficient ways of working across The Charity., • Reviewing all strategic funding and supplier contracts to ensure alignment with The Charity’s policies and terms., • Overseeing supplier relationships and technology procurement as SLT sponsor to ensure resilience and value for money., • Being the strategic sponsor for the development of a data and insight strategy to strengthen organisational learning and decision-making., • Overseeing the management and maintenance of the Fleet office and our location strategy and plans., • Ensuring effective health & safety, business continuity and environmental sustainability practices.