Board of Trustees Position – Northern College of Acupuncture
Location: Flexible (most meetings online; one annual meeting in York).
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable travel expenses covered).
Overview
The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA), established in 1988, is a pioneering higher education institution dedicated to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We were the first UK teaching institution to offer a university degree in acupuncture, launch a postgraduate degree in Chinese herbal medicine, and gain professional accreditation for acupuncture and herbal medicine programmes. Today, our university-validated and professionally accredited programmes continue to set standards for excellence, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern health care practices.
Responsibilities
* Shape the future of healthcare education by influencing the next generation of acupuncture‑led practice.
* Bridge traditional and modern health approaches, enabling the college to negotiate the correct balance between tradition and modern practice.
* Expand your professional horizons by working with a diverse mix of healthcare, academic, and business professionals.
* Grow your skills in governance and strategy, while contributing your own expertise to support our development.
* Be part of a progressive institution with a reputation for innovation, high academic standards, and a strong student focus.
Qualifications
* Expertise in strategic collaborations, partnerships, and fundraising.
* Experience in finance, law, HR, or business development.
* Leadership experience in higher or further education.
* Professional background in healthcare and allied health professions (e.g., acupuncture, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, nutrition).
* Experience in quality assurance, standards, and regulation.
Commitment
Participation is voluntary, and reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
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