AN INVERCLYDE charity is seeking an ‘enthusiastic’ and ‘creative’ candidate to serve as its new chair.

Ardgowan Hospice is accepting applications for the role, which will involve leading the board of trustees and challenging the chief executive.

The chair would be responsible for identifying the key governance decisions to be made, as well as ensuring ‘well-founded decision making’.

Familiarity with local health and social care networks and trustee experience is desirable, but not essential.

The role is voluntary, with reasonable expenses being reimbursed, and the chair is expected to serve for at least one three-year term.

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Ardgowan Hospice CEO Graham Gardiner said: “When I started, I asked the board for five years to radically transform our services to ensure we meet our goals.

“We are just over two years in and we’ve come a long way. But there remains more to do.

“Over the next few years, the trustees will likely need to commence a capital building project, looking for around £12 million to create a building environment that our services and the people of Inverclyde deserve.

“We need a chair who can help navigate these financial challenges with creativity and resourcefulness.”

Applications for the chair role will close on October 11, with interviews being arranged for late October 2024.

Those interested are asked to send a CV and letter detailing what excites them about the role, what makes them a great candidate and the reasons why they would like to support Ardgowan Hospice to trusteeworks@reachvolunteering.org.uk.