Board Member - The Guardian : Job Details

Volunteer Board Members with expertise in Business Development/Sales or Tendering/ProcurementDo you want to be part of an organisation that is working to ensure that everyone has a voice in influencing positive change in health and social care? We are working with a not-for-profit Community Interest Company that specialises in patient, public and stakeholder engagement and insight to drive and support improvements in health and social care.Working a national, regional and local level, this CIC delivers local Healthwatch services and Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships, and consultancy work for those who commission, provide and develop health and social care services and products.About the rolesThe CIC is looking to expand their Board with a view to building on its success in health and social care, and on its consultancy and so develop and expand its business into other areas where the experience of the public voice translates. This could be, for example, care, housing or education.Key responsibilities include:

• Constructively challenging and helping to develop business proposals and strategy.
• Overseeing the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitoring the reporting of performance.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.

Who we’re looking forThe existing Board is looking for people to complement their individual and collective skill set and who are interested in and supportive of public advocacy. Candidates may have experience in either:

• Business Development/Sales/Commercial (ideally from the health and social care sectors); or
• Tendering/procurement - working with Government/other statutory funders or private providers delivering public/social services

Candidates will also demonstrate a range of knowledge and skills, such as:

• Strategic thinking and planning. Able to analyse complex information, including statistical data. Able to draw logical conclusions and contribute to rational decision making.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with a wide a range of stakeholders and audiences.
• An interest in health, social care and wellbeing issues and how these may affect people.

Time commitment and termThis is a voluntary role with a term of three years, with the option to serve for a further two years if invited to do so by the Chair. The commitment involves attending a Board meeting every other month (option to join in person or virtually), and other ad hoc meetings such as training and away days. Overall, this is a role requiring a time commitment equivalent to approximately two days per month.How to applyTo express your interest in this role please apply to this advert with an updated copy of your CV, and a member of TPP’s Leadership and Governance team will be in touch with further information. Alternatively, contact either Matt Adams or Lenrick Greaves via / .The deadline for applications is Thursday 20th February, with our client anticipating that interviews will be held on Thursday 6th March.TPP Recruitment, and our partner client, are committed to equal opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.  We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.