Person Specification

Proven experience at Director level providing high quality services to vulnerable people in a highly regulated environment.
Proven track record of strategic and business planning.
Proven management skills in delivering services across the UK with demonstrable success in responding to the needs of users across a wide range of cultures.
Experience of working with Trustees, an Executive Committee or Board to promote good governance.

An inspirational leader who excels in developing and motivating teams.
Articulate in writing and speech, including preparing formal papers and speaking at public occasions.
Professional, comfortable and persuasive in media situations.
Exceptional diplomatic and influencing skills across a wide range of cultures and specialist functions.
Credibility at senior level; willingness to think outside the box and be innovative; ability to initiate and manage change.
IT skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint with an understanding of management information systems.
Understanding of Data Protection issues and implications for Data Management.
A confident, authoritative management style able to fully consult at all levels.

Able to create and convey a clear vision for the Trust and to communicate that vision to a wide range of audiences.
Able to consult fully in policy and strategy development.
Able to manage specialist senior staff within an organisation.
Able to effectively operate with the Chair, Trustee Board and the Senior Management Team.
Able to build relationships at all levels internally (residents, families, colleagues and volunteers) and with external stakeholders and partners.
Able to operate under pressure and in a crisis with resilience.

Experience and understanding of good governance and compliance relevant to residential adult social care.
Knowledge of the regulatory framework for Charity Governance and developing a culture of good governance.