Posted 24 days ago
Board Trustee
@ St. Vincent's Hospice
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
St. Vincent's Hospice is seeking volunteer Trustees to serve on its governing Board, providing oversight, strategic direction and challenge in areas such as healthcare (ideally palliative care), governance, finance, retail and fundraising. Trustees attend quarterly Board meetings and the AGM at the hospice, and chair or join a quarterly sub-committee (Clinical, Finance or Staff). The role is voluntary with reasonable expenses reimbursed, for an initial four-year term.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight and strategic direction to the hospice
- Oversee financial health, assets and reputation
- Chair or join a Clinical, Finance or Staff sub-committee
- Attend quarterly Board meetings and the AGM
Requirements summary:
- Expertise in healthcare, ideally palliative care
- Expertise in governance, finance, retail or fundraising
- Integrity and accountability in decisions
- Commitment to a four-year initial term
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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St. Vincent's Hospice
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Job description
Location: St. Vincent's Hospice, PA9 1AF.
Join our Team – Board Trustee
Your Role & Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St Vincent’s Hospice. It plays a crucial role in providing oversight, strategic direction, support, and constructive challenge to the organisation, its staff, and the Executive Team. The Board’s primary responsibility is to focus on the hospice’s strategy and performance, ensuring that St Vincent’s Hospice is fulfilling its charitable objectives effectively and sustainably.
Trustees hold ultimate responsibility for the hospice’s financial health, assets, and reputation. They are expected to act with integrity and demonstrate accountability in all decisions, even in challenging or sensitive situations. Trustees must maintain the trust and respect of patients, families, staff, and the broader community by upholding the values and mission of St Vincent’s Hospice.
We are seeking Trustees with expertise in key areas such as healthcare, ideally palliative care, governance, finance, retail and fundraising.
In particular, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to our strategic development and provide valuable oversight in these areas.
Time Commitment and Duration
Trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM), all of which are held at the hospice. In addition to these commitments, Trustees will chair or be co-opted onto one of the hospice’s quarterly sub-committees, which include Clinical, Finance, and Staff. Participation in these sub-committees is essential to provide oversight and support in these key areas, ensuring the hospice’s effective operation and strategic goals are met.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of four years in accordance with the Articles of Association. At the end of their term, Trustees can be re-elected, subject to discussion with the Chief Executive, Chair and the Board regarding their reappointment.
If you share our commitment to providing exceptional care for patients and are interested in learning more about the role of Trustee at St Vincent’s Hospice, we would love to hear from you. We welcome expressions of interest at any time for these vital positions.
💷 Remuneration: The position of Trustee is a voluntary role, though reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed in line with the hospice’s policies.
📌 Apply Now
To apply for the role of Trustee, please provide the following:
Trustee Pack – Application Form
Trustee Pack – Promise
Trustee Pack – Trustee Policies
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact [email protected]
For a full information pack contact [email protected]
St Vincent’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join us in providing compassionate care to our community. Together, we make a difference.
Join our Team – Board Trustee
Your Role & Responsibilities
The Board of Trustees is the governing body of St Vincent’s Hospice. It plays a crucial role in providing oversight, strategic direction, support, and constructive challenge to the organisation, its staff, and the Executive Team. The Board’s primary responsibility is to focus on the hospice’s strategy and performance, ensuring that St Vincent’s Hospice is fulfilling its charitable objectives effectively and sustainably.
Trustees hold ultimate responsibility for the hospice’s financial health, assets, and reputation. They are expected to act with integrity and demonstrate accountability in all decisions, even in challenging or sensitive situations. Trustees must maintain the trust and respect of patients, families, staff, and the broader community by upholding the values and mission of St Vincent’s Hospice.
We are seeking Trustees with expertise in key areas such as healthcare, ideally palliative care, governance, finance, retail and fundraising.
In particular, we are looking for individuals who can contribute to our strategic development and provide valuable oversight in these areas.
Time Commitment and Duration
Trustees are expected to attend quarterly Board meetings and the Annual General Meeting (AGM), all of which are held at the hospice. In addition to these commitments, Trustees will chair or be co-opted onto one of the hospice’s quarterly sub-committees, which include Clinical, Finance, and Staff. Participation in these sub-committees is essential to provide oversight and support in these key areas, ensuring the hospice’s effective operation and strategic goals are met.
Trustees are appointed for an initial term of four years in accordance with the Articles of Association. At the end of their term, Trustees can be re-elected, subject to discussion with the Chief Executive, Chair and the Board regarding their reappointment.
If you share our commitment to providing exceptional care for patients and are interested in learning more about the role of Trustee at St Vincent’s Hospice, we would love to hear from you. We welcome expressions of interest at any time for these vital positions.
💷 Remuneration: The position of Trustee is a voluntary role, though reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out Trustee duties will be reimbursed in line with the hospice’s policies.
📌 Apply Now
To apply for the role of Trustee, please provide the following:
- A completed application form that includes a supporting statement outlining how your skills and experience align with the role.
- A comprehensive CV detailing your key roles, experience, and achievements.
- The names and contact details of three referees
Trustee Pack – Application Form
Trustee Pack – Promise
Trustee Pack – Trustee Policies
For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, contact [email protected]
For a full information pack contact [email protected]
St Vincent’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Join us in providing compassionate care to our community. Together, we make a difference.
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