In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the Charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation with a track record in supporting growth and success.
• Strong leadership skills able to foster and promote a collaborative team environment and effectively engage and manage wide ranging stakeholders.
• Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship.
• 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.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to facilitate, mediate, influence and respect the confidences of colleagues.
• Balancing tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
• Be comfortable in an ambassadorial role and possess gravitas to lead the organisation.
• Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the Charity and its strategic objectives.
• Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity.
• Desirable to have a broad knowledge and understanding of NHS hospitals, the voluntary and community sector and current issues affecting it.

RNOH Charity recognises the value and importance of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.