Responsibilities include:

• Setting and safeguarding the charity's vision, mission and values.
• Developing strategic direction and monitoring organisational performance.
• Ensuring effective governance, accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Overseeing financial sustainability, risk management and internal controls.
• Supporting effective people governance, including employment policies and organisational culture.
• Ensuring appropriate policies, procedures and risk management frameworks are in place.
• Safeguarding the reputation and values of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group.
• Monitoring the effective administration of the charity, including funding, insurance and property.
• Acting solely in the best interests of the charity.
• Promoting and advocating for KPG within your professional and personal networks.
• Serving on recruitment, appraisal, disciplinary or grievance panels where appropriate.

All Trustees are expected to fulfil the statutory duties of charity trustees and will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with expertise in:

Clinical Governance

• A strong understanding of clinical governance, risk management, safeguarding and regulatory compliance, ensuring our services remain safe, effective and person-centred.
• The ability to interpret complex clinical issues and provide strategic advice to the Board, while identifying opportunities for service development and sustainable income.
• Experience of building effective partnerships across the NHS, health and social care, commissioners, regulators or academic institutions.

Marketing & Communications

• Senior experience developing marketing and communications strategies that enhance reputation, increase awareness and engage diverse audiences.
• Expertise in digital marketing, PR, social media and brand development to attract supporters, donors, volunteers, partners and service users.
• Experience of leading campaigns, media relations or thought leadership that generate influence, partnerships and growth.

HR & Employment Law

• Senior-level experience in human resources, organisational development or employment law.
• A strong understanding of employment legislation, workforce governance and organisational best practice.
• Experience of developing inclusive workplace cultures, leadership capability and employee wellbeing that enables organisations to attract, retain and develop talented people.

Whatever your professional background, you'll also demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to improving mental health and wellbeing.
• The ability to think strategically and provide constructive challenge.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Chair, fellow Trustees, CEO and Executive Team.
• Credibility and confidence to represent KPG with partners, stakeholders and supporters.
• A willingness to use your networks to open doors and create opportunities for the charity.

Personal qualities

We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:

• Commitment to the charity and its mission.
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement.
• Integrity, fairness and impartiality.
• Confidence to contribute independently and constructively.
• An understanding of the legal responsibilities of trusteeship, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse and collaborative Board.
• Respect for confidentiality and high standards of governance.

Interested?

If you would like to play a key role in shaping the future of mental health services and making a lasting difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please send a covering letter outlining your skills, experience and interest in joining the Board to either:

• David Rogers (Chair)
  David.rogers@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk
• Douglas Brown (Vice Chair)
  Douglas.brown@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Appendix A: Statutory Role and Duties of a Trustee

• To ensure that KPG complies with its governing documents, charity law, company law & any other relevant legislation or regulations
• To ensure that KPG pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
• To ensure that KPG applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
• To ensure major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed regularly & systems are established to mitigate these risks without the charity becoming risk averse
• To contribute actively to the board's role in giving firm strategic direction, setting overall policy, defining goals & setting targets & evaluating performance against agreed targets
• To safeguard the good name & values of KPG
• To ensure the effective & efficient administration of KPG
• To ensure the financial stability of KPG
• To protect & manage the property of the charity ensuring the proper investment of funds
• To appoint the Chief Executive, monitor their performance & support them in that role.

In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve:

• Scrutinising board papers
• Leading discussions
• Focusing on key issues
• Providing guidance on new initiatives

Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise