Support the Board in the development of long term strategies and the direction of travel for the Trust, ensuring that strategic business plans are viable; aligned to the values and ethos of SJMT and are regularly and robustly reviewed.Provide vision and visible leadership to ensure modern, high quality, responsive and customer focused services.As an ambassador for SJMT developing effective external networks and partnerships that will add value to the business and influence sector debate and thinking. Lead on the promotion of SJMT as a leading provider of excellent housing, support and care for older people.Take lead responsibility for fundraising and income maximisation.Create and embed a culture of exemplary levels of customer care and professionalism and the empowerment of staff. To be proactive in providing the Board with the information that they need to make informeddecisions about compliance; managing risk; and the future direction of SJMT and be open andtimely in alerting the Board to matters that present a risk or material concern to SJMT, itsreputation and viability.Lead by example, adopting a coaching leadership style which empowers and develops staff to fulfil their potential, creating a culture of professionalism that motivates and supports staff to deliver high levels of customer care and performance. Addresses appropriately poor performance and inappropriate behaviours.Champion a culture of learning and accountability so that staff are enthusiastic about theircontributions and can see their impact and value.

Work with the Chair of the Trustees to ensure that the Executive Committee isenabled to fulfil its governance responsibilitiesTo develop, lead and review the Strategic Business PlanProvide leadership, management and administration of the organisationInspire and lead staff to develop and deliver innovative and effective mental health careMaintain positive relationships with stakeholders and act as an ambassador for the organisationDevelop and maintain an organisational culture of innovation, positive risk taking and employee empowermentEnsure that business development and income generation opportunities are identified and pursued in line with Herefordshire Mind’s plans and strategies

To oversee the management and development of innovative and user focused services which promote and value empowerment, recovery, equality and diversity.To ensure the delivery of high quality, effective services to meet designated requirements and achieve targets.To develop positive relationships with commissioners and prospective funders to promote all aspects of the services.Budgetary control/management of designated servicesLead for Business Development and Income Generation

Recruitment, induction, training and development of volunteers.Coordination of 24 volunteer visiting/befriending schemesManagement of a home visiting library scheme, furniture store and mental health services (including counselling, group support and information and advice)Budget planning and managementDevelopment of new servicesLine management and supervision of designated staff and volunteers

To develop, with colleagues, a programme of education, social and cultural activities for young people over the age of 11 yearsTo coordinate and facilitate residential activities for groups of young people