PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE HONORARY SECRETARY (TRUSTEE AND BOARD MEMBER)
Candidates and/or appointees should demonstrate the following:
ESSENTIAL
Understanding and experience of governance issues;
Experience of staff welfare issues, including performance management of senior staff and
disciplinary issues;
Time to commit to the role;
Understanding of the duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a trustee (c/f terms of reference
for the board);
Especially understanding of conflicts of interest and risk management;
Commitment to the Nolan principles;
Commitment to the overall aims and objectives of the Landscape Institute;
Willingness to act as ambassador and safeguard the Institute’s reputation and values;
Appreciation of professional practice matters;
Keenness on attention to detail and completing and finishing;
Appreciation of the importance of effective working between the secretariat staff, the
honorary officers and trustees, the advisory council and members in the broadest sense: and
ability to ensure effective working between them all;
Personal qualities:
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Impartiality, fairness and confidentiality;
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Willingness to speak one’s mind and deal with conflict constructively;
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Leading by example.
DESIRABLE
Previous involvement in the Landscape Institute or other professional bodies;
Highly developed communication skills – especially clear reporting style;
Flexible attitude and enthusiasm to work as a team player;
Experience and appreciation of the role of volunteers;
Expertise in one or more of the following:
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Charity management
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Human resources
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Law
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Risk management.
Personal qualities:
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Tact and diplomacy
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Respect for others
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Willingness to learn new skills and receive feedback
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Good listener.
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