Voluntary Trustee Position

Trustee Opportunity - can you enrich our existing board of trustee volunteers in a rewarding role?

James Hirons is a registered dynamic charity focusing on providing exceptional care to our residents and their families to 'Make everyday a day worth living". We are currently rated "good" following assessment by the Care Quality Commission. We are looking for at least two trustees; ideally one with a legal background and one with a marketing background. Other interested parties with different skills and knowledge are most welcome. James Hirons is a small but well-funded independent care home based in a pleasant area of Leamington Spa. We have been providing quality care since 1953. The Trustee team provide essential support to the Management and staff of the Home and this opportunity offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience. All applications must meet the requirements of trustees in line with the Charity Commission requirements, and a full and detailed induction and training will be provided. (Website: )

Key responsibilities:

• To play a key role in the strategic vision and direction of our charity.
• To understand legal and financial responsibilities of board members.
• To act as an enthusiastic and positive ambassador for the Home, advocating on our behalf and representing us within the local community.
• To proactively support our commitment to equality.
• To attend board meetings (normally 6 per year, held on a weekday morning) and take part in sub-committees as appropriate.
• To support, and in some cases lead, relationships with key stakeholders and partners and build network on behalf on the charity.

Person specification:

• Be an effective communicator and able to work constructively in a small team.
• Have a commitment to caring, quality of care and services.
• A knowledge and/or an understanding of what it means to be a trustee (training will be given to those who have not been on a board of trustees before)
• Experience on, or working closely with, boards or committees, is useful but not essential.

If you would like to be considered; please send your CV to - The Chair of the Trustees, James Hirons, 53 Lillington Road, Leamington Spa, CV32 6LD Or email via the button below. For an informal chat about the role, do call our Chair; Barbara Beal on - .

Closing Date end June 2025.