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The Quality of Life Foundation is looking for a new Trustee with financial expertise to join our existing board.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to join the board of a growing and impactful organisation that is bridging the gap between health and wellbeing and the built environment.
The Quality of Life Foundation
The Quality of Life Foundation was established in 2019 by Prof. Sadie Morgan OBE. Its vision is for a housing system that improves people’s quality of life in their homes and neighbourhoods over the long term.
Our activities include research, thought leadership, training and strategy development, based on the organisation's Quality of Life Framework. Working with organisations in the public, private and third sectors, we are instigating practical projects to support more long-term thinking in industry and government. We are a small but influential organisation and have ambitious plans for growth over the coming years.
We were formally registered as a charity in 2022 and operate a wholly-owned commercial trading subsidiary.
The Role
The role of the Trustees is to set the organisation’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of its objectives, and uphold its values and governance. The board will also guide, advise and support the Chair, who leads the delivery team towards achieving the Foundation’s vision and purpose.
For this role, we are specifically looking for someone with a finance background and existing or previous experience in charity finance and governance to work with existing trustees to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and the legal obligations of the Charities Act.
The appointed trustee will sit on the Finance, Governance and Risk sub-committee and work with the Foundation’s Director and other trustees to update the board at regular intervals about the financial position of the Quality of Life Foundation and its trading subsidiary, QOLF Trading Ltd. NB all trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the administration of the charity.
Key responsibilities of the trustee include:
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Overseeing the creation and implementation of the Quality of Life Foundation’s strategy and business plan.
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Ensuring that the Foundation complies with all legal, regulatory and charitable requirements.
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Ensuring that the Foundation’s governance and performance is of the highest possible standard.
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Representing the Foundation at external events and sharing its aims and achievements with a wide variety of stakeholders to further establish its profile.
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Working in partnership with other Trustees and the Chair.
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Supporting the Director and board to oversee the financial matters of the charity, and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.
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Ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the Charity’s objectives, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
Main duties:
In addition to the general duties of a trustee, your time will be spent:
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Liaising with the Director and/or Business Manager and supporting on financial matters.
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Supporting the board to monitor the financial viability of the Quality of Life Foundation and its trading subsidiary, QOLF Trading Ltd.
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Creating, in conjunction with relevant senior staff, a set of sound financial processes and procedures for the control of the charity’s assets.
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Advising on the financial implications of the Quality of Life Foundation’s Strategic Plan.
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Reviewing the annual accounts and, where applicable, liaising with the Foundation’s external accountants to ensure the accounts are compliant with the current Charities’ statement of recommended practice (SORP).
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Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the Foundation’s charitable objectives.
You
You are a leading professional in your industry with the time and commitment to help accelerate our growth and impact. You will be able to demonstrate:
General:
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A commitment to the Quality of Life Foundation’s mission and vision.
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Knowledge and understanding of current financial practice relevant to charities and relevant duties under the Charities Act.
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.
Strategic Leadership:
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An ability to quickly understand, explore and resolve strategic issues, and to set and prioritise objectives.
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An ability to make your views known and make decisions in a group environment and in line with strategic objectives.
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Integrity and good independent judgement.
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Agility and the ability to think creatively.
Communication:
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Confidence in persuading and in communicating clearly and sensitively.
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Ability to listen intently, carefully and objectively.
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Ability to convey ideas, information and opinions clearly and concisely including a preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board.
Teamwork:
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An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to make decisions for the good of the Foundation.
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Support of the Chair, fellow board members and the Director.
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An ability to challenge the views of others appropriately.
Trustees should also have a good network and be able to combine various specialisms, with an understanding or appreciation of issues around design quality or health and wellbeing.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive board, containing a broad range of skills, experience and backgrounds.
Commitment
The board meets formally four to six times per year. In addition, you will be expected to join the Finance, Governance and Risk sub-committee of the board and to represent the Foundation at external events.
Board meetings are held online and once a year at a location in central London. They are generally held midweek during the working day.
Trustees report to the Chair of the board. The position is unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be covered.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your experience, why you would be suited for the role and why you want to join the Quality of Life Foundation board.
If you require further information, or would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact us via our contact form on our website.
Applications will be considered by the Chair and Trustees of the Quality of Life Foundation.
Suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Quality of Life Foundation is looking for an experienced individual to join the Board of Directors of our wholly-owned trading subsidiary, QOLF Trading Ltd. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commercial or consultancy background.
This is a great opportunity to join the board of a growing and impactful organisation, working with industry experts to bridge the gap between health and wellbeing and the built environment.
The Quality of Life Foundation
The Quality of Life Foundation was established in 2019 and has been a UK Charity since 2022. It has a vision for a housing system that improves people’s quality of life in their homes and neighbourhoods over the long term.
We carry out independent research, share evidence, and support organisations to implement best practice in their work. We do this because having a decent, affordable home in a safe, well-designed neighbourhood is the foundation of a happy, healthy life.
QOLF Trading Limited
QOLF Trading Limited is a social impact consultancy that draws on the evidence and follows the standards of the Quality of Life Foundation.
We work at the intersection of social impact, urban design, community engagement and training, helping investors, developers, local authorities and housing associations to create health, improve wellbeing and generate positive social impact for residents and communities. We take a whole-life approach to the creation and care of homes and neighbourhoods, seeking to address local needs and to encourage long-term success.
A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Quality of Life Foundation, QOLF Trading Ltd is a commercial entity whose purpose is to:
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provide income for the charity
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further the charity’s objects to expand the evidence base and promote best practice in the housing and development sector.
The Role
The role of the Board of Directors is to set QOLF Trading Limited’s strategic direction, monitor the delivery of its objectives, and uphold its values and governance.
For this role, we are specifically looking for someone with a commercial / consultancy background. The appointed Director will sit on the QOLF Trading Limited Board with the Foundation’s Director, Matthew Morgan, and at least one of the Foundation’s trustees.
Key responsibilities of the Director:
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Set and monitor QOLF Trading’s strategic direction and business plans.
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Monitor financial performance for sustainable growth.
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Approve and oversee annual budgets.
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Ensure legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring governance and performance are of the highest possible standard.
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Manage risks, conflict of interests and internal controls.
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Assess and address conflicts of interest, ensuring QoLF Trading’s activities do not compromise the charitable status and reputation of QoLF.
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Represent QoLF Trading among key stakeholders, sharing its aims, findings and achievements to further establish its profile and business opportunities.
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Work in close partnership with other Directors and QoLF staff.
You
You are a leading professional in your industry with the time and commitment to help accelerate our growth and impact. You are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator and team-player, able to demonstrate:
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A commitment to the Quality of Life Foundation’s mission and vision.
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Knowledge and understanding of a commercial consultancy business.
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An understanding or appreciation of issues around design quality or health and wellbeing.
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Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of Directorship.
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The ability to quickly understand, explore and resolve strategic issues, and to set and prioritise objectives.
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Integrity, good independent judgement and the ability to think creatively.
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The ability to convey ideas, information and opinions clearly and concisely including a preparedness to make unpopular recommendations to the Board.
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The ability to listen intently, carefully and objectively and work effectively and collaboratively with other Directors.
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A good network and the ability to combine various specialisms.
We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive board, containing a broad range of skills, experience and backgrounds.
The appointed individual will be offered induction and training as needed.
Commitment
The QOLF Trading board meets online for one hour on the first Monday of every month. Directors are appointed for an initial term of two years. The position is unpaid, but reasonable expenses will be covered.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter via our website.
Applications will be considered by the Chair and Trustees of the Quality of Life Foundation. Suitable candidates will be invited to interview.
There is no deadline for applications - however we reserve the right to close applications at any time upon appointment of a suitable candidate, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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