- Ensure the executive is effectively supported in, and held to account for, the development and delivery of Trinity’s strategic and business plans and for securing high quality care and services
- Ensure robust and effective governance of the charity, and support the Trustees in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities
- Lead the board in championing and monitoring equality, diversity and inclusion in Trinity’s culture, services and recruitment
- Ensure that Trinity has a credible and sustainable funding strategy in order to meet its revenue and capital plans, and that its resources are managed efficiently and effectively
- At the Board level, act as the principal ambassador for Trinity with external stakeholders and funders
- Chair meetings of the Board of Trustees and attend meetings of the Board’s sub-committees
- Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged, work together effectively with the executive and that the Board takes collective responsibility for its decisions
- Ensure that the Board operates within its charitable objectives
- Ensure that the Board regularly reviews the Trinity’s risks and that risk mitigations are proportionate and effective
- Ensure a succession plan for the Board and its sub-committees
- Provide pastoral support to Trustees and the Chief Executive
