Medical Trustee and Deputy Chair role at British Heart Foundation
Overview
For more than 60 years, British Heart Foundation (BHF) has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research to save and improve millions of lives. Despite the progress we’ve made, our work has never been more needed; heart and circulatory diseases remain the biggest killers globally, with millions of people living with these conditions today in the United Kingdom alone. Our lifesaving work is primarily advanced through long-term investment in medical research, and we currently have over £400 million of BHF-funded research underway. Powered by an incredible team of volunteers, colleagues, supporters, partners, and scientists, we are more ambitious and determined than ever with potential cures and treatments we need now in sight.
We are seeking to appoint a senior academic/clinician with a record of high-level leadership and achievement in the University Sector and/or the NHS and a commitment to medical research, healthcare innovation and EDI, to act as a Trustee and Deputy Chair of the British Heart Foundation (BHF). Experience in research funder governance at board level is highly desirable.
As Deputy Chair of BHF’s Board of Trustees, you will work closely with the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive and Chief Medical & Scientific Officer (CSMO) in supporting and enhancing the work of BHF and play a key role contributing to functions of the Board and BHF’s overall governance.
The Deputy Chair is also an ex-officio member of the Nominations Committee and Remuneration & People Committee.
Requirements
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
* Highly effective leadership skills at board (or equivalent) level in a large and complex organisation.
* Experience of high level strategic and business planning and an ability to understand and shape the BHF’s strategy and influence its implementation.
* A clear understanding of the role of a Trustee and knowledge of the principles of and current best practice in good governance.
* The necessary networks and contacts to assist the BHF in achieving its objectives.
* A strong commitment to the BHF’s aims, mission and values, and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges which we face.
* A commitment to inclusion and diversity.
If you feel you have the skills and experience that we need for this interesting and rewarding voluntary role we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications including a CV and supporting statement should be submitted to governance@bhf.org.uk
Terms of appointment
* This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be met.
* Members are appointed for an initial three-year term, renewable with the expectation that members serve a maximum of two terms.
* The Board of Trustees meet on a quarterly basis (in London, in person/online) with meetings generally lasting 4-5 hours duration.
* The Nominations Committee meet 3 times a year (in London, in person/online) for 1.5 hours – on the same day as our Board meetings.
* The Remuneration & People Committee meet twice a year (in London, in person/online for 2 hours duration).
* The total time commitment is on average 2 days per month.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Volunteer
Job function
* Management
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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