World Heart Federation Finance or Legal Services Trustee Candidate Information Pack June 2015 Contents Welcome from Chief Executive About the World Heart Federation Role Description Person Specification Timetable How to apply Welcome Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee of our new UK Charity. This is an exciting time for the World Heart Federation having recently undergone a change in governance to help implement our new strategic plan. We have also recently established a UK base of the World Heart Federation in London and setting up a completely new Charity in the UK is a significant step forward in helping us to achieve our mission. We are ideally looking for a Board which has a broad range of skills and Trustees who will have expertise in finance and/or fundraising. Please find enclosed some essential information about the role of the Trustee and some general information which we hope you will find useful. Further information can also be found on our website www.worldheartfederation.org. The World Heart Federation urges greater action from policy makers, healthcare professionals, patient organizations and individuals to work together to reduce the burden of heart disease and stroke, and ensure people all over the world can have longer and better lives. We have much to do if we are to realise our vision of a world in which people’s lives are not limited by heart disease. We hope that this pack will give you a sense of our ambition for the future and that you will be as excited as we are about the potential we see ahead of us. Yours sincerely, Johanna Ralston Chief Executive Officer About the World Heart Federation Founded in 1946, the World Heart Federation (WHF) is the world’s only global body dedicated to leading the fight against heart disease and stroke. We do this by uniting a community of 200+ member organizations from 100+ countries, who are all dedicated to the prevention and control of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD is the world’s leading cause of death, claiming more 17.3 million lives per year – more than cancer, HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined. With the support of its Members, the WHF works tirelessly to build a world-wide commitment to improved cardiovascular health, at the global, regional, national and community levels. The vision of the World Heart Federation is to work with its members and the larger cardiovascular health community to hasten the day when cardiovascular health is no longer a privilege but a right, and when cardiovascular disease (CVD) is transformed from a life threatening disease to one that can be prevented and managed in all populations. The role of the World Heart Federation is to serve as the global facilitator, convener, trusted adviser and representative of CVD stakeholders, driving the global CV health agenda by converting policy into action, through its members and a broader network of partners, including WHO, the NCD community, governments, the private sector and all those affected by CVD. In order to achieve its aim of reducing mortality by 25% by 2025, the WHF have decided to establish a UK-based charity to support its Partnership and Communications Team based at the British Heart Foundation’s offices in London. The new charity will work closely with the global headquarters to carry out our new three year strategy, and serve as a fundraising vehicle for the organisation’s efforts. As a brand new charity it is essential that the right skills are engaged from the start to ensure adherence to UK charity law, and to help further raise the profile of the WHF and its work here in the UK in order to attract the sort of publicity and support the organisation will benefit from to achieve its goals. Further information about the WHF can be found by downloading in the WHF Annual Report Role Description The key responsibilities of a trustee are: To hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ensuring the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these. Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its culture. Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. Acting as guardians of the charities assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application. Ensuring the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. Duties of a Trustee The duties of a Trustee are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Acting in the best interests of World Heart Federation, its beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times. To ensure that the charity complies with its Articles of Association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. To be familiar with and ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its Articles of Association and reviews them regularly. To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. To follow due process at board meetings and respect the collective responsibility of the board. To understand accept and respect the difference in roles between trustees and staff ensuring that every action is taken to develop and ensure a mutually supportive relationship. To safeguard the good name and ethos of the organisation and act as a positive ambassador for the World Heart Federation. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation and its resources To ensure the sound management of the charity’s assets, resources and the financial stability of the organisation. To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her performance. To promote the organisation and its mission to a wider audience. To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustees responsibilities to the charity. To act fairly and in accordance with good equal opportunities principals. To work with board members and staff to ensure the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard. 16. In addition to the above duties, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge, or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, evaluation, or other issues in which the Trustee has special expertise. Person Specification The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of the following criteria listed under Part One within your written application. These will be tested further at the preliminary interview stage, along with the criteria listed under Part Two: Essential Finance trustee: Qualified Accountant: ACCA /ICAEW / CIMA/CIPFA or equivalent Good financial analysis skills Prior experience of senior level financial management Legal trustee: Qualified lawyer or legal services professional from any sector Ability to communicate clearly, particularly when communicating financial information to non-financially qualified colleagues Is committed to being part of a team which is dedicated to the successful growth of this new charity and can devote the necessary time required for this role Knowledge of the responsibilities of a Trustee Possesses strategic vision and sound independent judgement Influencing skills and the ability to build rapport with a range of different people including key stakeholders Able to demonstrate personal alignment with the core values of the charity Desirable An understanding of the World Heart Federation’s work an understanding of the key constituent/stakeholder groups the organisations supports Previous Board or committee membership in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation, with previous Treasurer or Finance Committee experience, or Governance Committee desirable Knowledge and experience of financial management and a proven track record of preparing accounts preferably under SORP Multi-sector finance and/or legal experience Knowledge and experience of financial management and a proven track record of preparing accounts preferably under SORP Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and an understanding of the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive Remuneration The World Heart Federation does not remunerate its trustees although reasonable expenses in carrying out duties as a trustee will be reimbursed. Time Commitment & Appointment tenure ? local board meetings per annum X2 international board meetings per annum WHF is willing to be flexible for Skype or phone-in arrangements as necessary Timetable The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd June. Please also note the following dates: Preliminary interviews with Trustees Unlimited: w/c Monday 29th June Final interviews with the World Heart Federation Nominations Committee: from w/c 13th July Appointment confirmed mid-late July ** please advise us about any dates that are really not convenient for you when your application is submitted so possible alternative arrangements can be made How to Apply To apply for this role, please supply the following documents: a short introductory statement demonstrating your motivation for applying for this role; supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification a comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each role, and including details of two referees. All of these documents should be uploaded via the relevant fields via the application link: 4554TU_WHF application link For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Emma Patmore on 07825 459789 or email her at emma.patmore@@trustees-unlimited.co.uk
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