Become a Friends of Moorfields Trustee

4th November, 2020

We are looking for exceptional and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. The Board has overall responsibility for the Charity’s work – focusing on strategy, agreeing plans and budgets, and supporting the Chief Executive Officer and staff to make sure the organisation is effectively and properly run.

We are very proud of the work we do and to enable us to build on this we are looking for people committed to improving patient experience and to making a difference to Moorfields Eye Hospital with skills in one or more of the following areas:  marketing, HR, management accounting, monitoring &evaluation and fundraising.

The Role of Trustee

You will be able to –

• contribute actively to the Board and regularly attend meetings
• ensure the mission and purpose of the Charity is maintained
• determine the overall direction and development of the Charity through strategic planning and good governance
• act as an enthusiastic ambassador for the Charity
• ensure the Charity and its representatives operate within all the legal and regulatory requirements and in line with the Charity’s governing document
• support and build the Charity’s network
• support the Charity’s fundraising strategy by assisting in the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing donors
• be involved in setting the direction of the organisation and monitoring its performance
• use your specific knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions
• work effectively as a member of the Board of Trustees

The Person

We are interested to hear from a wide group of people whether you are an experienced Trustee or wanting to take your first step at Board Level. We are particularly interested in people with a background in the disciplines specified above, but with experiences also in as many of the  following areas –

• leadership
• business development: experience of developing new propositions and services, and/or forging useful alliances with complementary organisations
• critical thinking
• the ability to lead and challenge constructively
• the ability to apply knowledge from other fields to suggest options and solutions which are relevant in our context
• business acumen
• strategic planning
• energy and commitment to the aims of the Charity

We are also looking to address under-representation on the Board with expertise in the following areas –

• finance management and accounting
• marketing
• HR
• Fundraising
• Monitoring and Evaluation

We are an equal opportunity employer. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and we welcome applications from everyone.

Additional information

Trustees and observers to the Board are voluntary roles and unpaid. We will pay reasonable travel expenses upon presentation of a valid receipt.

The Board meets six times a year for with meetings lasting approx. 3hrs, one full day strategy day and some ad hoc time for sub-committees. The AGM is normally held in November.

We will provide a full induction upon appointment where you will meet Trustees and staff and have the chance to meet other stakeholders to find out how the Charity works.

How to apply

Please download and complete the application form:
Link to trustee role description
Link to Application Form

or email moorfields.friends@nhs.net for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please call 0207 251 1240 and speak to CEO Angela Smith

Interviews will be held the week beginning  30^th November 2020 via Zoom.