Person specification The Damilola Taylor Trust actively works to ensure that its Trustee Board has the right skills and capacity to lead the charity effectively. All Trustee vacancies are advertised and your application in writing is followed by an interview. The application and interview are evidenced based and DTT will look for clear examples of how candidates meet the following essential and desirable criteria. Personal competencies Trustees are expected to demonstrate the following competencies and the capacity to apply them to the direction of the Trust: Essential Skills Commitment Understand and accept the duties and liabilities of being Trustee Empathy with the vision, mission and aims of DTT Show the willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to DTT Focus Ability to think creatively and apply knowledge strategically Capacity to stay mission-focused Willingness to listen and learn Skill in analysing and evaluating management information and other evidence Team working Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively Capacity to influence and engage Ability to work effectively in a group and take part in discussions Willingness to express individual opinion and listen to the of others Ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately Accountability Ability to exercise and independent judgement Willingness to take collective responsibility for all decisions Ability to manage difficult and/or challenging situations Ability to maintain confidentiality
Person specification The Damilola Taylor Trust actively works to ensure that its Trustee Board has the right skills and capacity to lead the charity effectively. All Trustee vacancies are advertised and your application in writing is followed by an interview. The application and interview are evidenced based and DTT will look for clear examples of how candidates meet the following essential and desirable criteria. Personal competencies Trustees are expected to demonstrate the following competencies and the capacity to apply them to the direction of the Trust: Essential Skills Commitment Understand and accept the duties and liabilities of being Trustee Empathy with the vision, mission and aims of DTT Show the willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to DTT Focus Ability to think creatively and apply knowledge strategically Capacity to stay mission-focused Willingness to listen and learn Skill in analysing and evaluating management information and other evidence Team working Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively Capacity to influence and engage Ability to work effectively in a group and take part in discussions Willingness to express individual opinion and listen to the of others Ability to challenge constructively and ask questions appropriately Accountability Ability to exercise and independent judgement Willingness to take collective responsibility for all decisions Ability to manage difficult and/or challenging situations Ability to maintain confidentiality
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