Committee Job Description – Chairman (Mandatory Executive Officer)


The Chairman provides leadership and strategy for Chelmsford and District Hospital Broadcasting Service (our charity) in line with our charitable objectives through leadership of the charity’s Executive Committee and the membership. The Chairman is ultimately responsible for the charity operating within the constitution, laws and regulations, and will be the key person in relationships with the health trust and other important organisations we work with.


  • Promote the work of Hospital Radio (both Chelmsford and in general) at every opportunity
  • Protect the interests of the charity and its members
  • Represent the charity within the Mid Essex Health Trust (MEHT), within the local community and media organisations
  • Represent HRC within the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA)
  • Chair meetings of the committee and general / special meetings of the membership
  • Ensure the smooth running of the meetings, calming any confrontational situations
  • Guide the committee of the charity in achieving their objectives
  • Ensure the charity acts correctly within its constitution and rules of membership
  • Ensure the charity acts within charity and other relevant laws and regulations, seeking advice from the HBA, Charity Commission or professional legal opinion as necessary
  • Manage and where necessary arrange all fundraising activity
  • Ensure that all fundraising activities are in line with organisational procedures and standards, including any set by the HBA
  • Ensure that members are aware of future fundraising events and encourage maximum participation, especially where this is necessary for trainees to complete their training
  • Liaise with outside agencies and businesses in a professional manner


Direct reports

Mandatory Executive Officers

  • Treasurer
  • Secretary


Executive Officers

  • Station Manager
  • Membership Development Officer
  • Communications Officer


Non-executive management

  • Fundraising Officer


Will also work closely with

  • Programme Controller
  • Chief Engineer