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Contract: Permanent.
Term: Part-Time.
Salary: £5,000 per annum.
Hours per week: Approximately 1–2 days per month.
Reporting to: CEO.
Location: Liverpool.
Employer Bio
Brownlow in the Community CIC is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving health and wellbeing in Liverpool.
As people’s lives become increasingly complex and the world more challenging to navigate, the pressures of everyday living continue to grow. In this context, primary care alone is no longer best placed to support individuals in isolation, particularly within the constraints of a 15-minute appointment. The determinants of good health are wide-ranging and extend beyond the remit of the NHS, requiring a broader, more integrated approach. To achieve the best outcomes, care must be person-centred, delivered at a time and place that meets individual needs, and underpinned by holistic, multifaceted support across sectors. Collaboration and partnership working are therefore essential, and Brownlow CIC seeks to bridge the gaps between health, social, and community services to ensure that individual need remains at the heart of care.
They will deliver non-contracted healthcare and community support services, bid for funding to support local initiatives, and distribute grants to charities and other community interest companies (CICs). At the heart of their work is collaboration with the VCSE sector and the community. The success of the CIC depends on strong partnerships with local organisations, people, and communities, working alongside what already exists to bring services together.
The company will collaborate with healthcare providers, charities, and local services to create a coordinated approach to healthcare, improving health outcomes and addressing social determinants like housing, education, and employment, bridging the gap between life and care. It will design and implement accessible, culturally appropriate, and affordable health services for marginalised and vulnerable groups. Through outreach and engagement, the company will support communities excluded from mainstream healthcare due to geographic, financial, or social barriers. Prioritising social impact over profit, it aims to reduce health inequalities, foster trust, and create a more equitable healthcare system, ensuring that everyone receives the support they deserve for a healthier, more resilient community. By co‑designing services with communities and partners, they aim to reduce health inequities, prevent illness, and ensure people can access the social support they need when that is the underlying issue.
Job Summary
Brownlow in the Community CIC is seeking an Independent Chair to lead its Board and strengthen governance as the organisation grows. The CIC aims to improve health equity by delivering flexible, community‑based health and wellbeing support that complements traditional primary care.
As Chairperson, you will lead the Board to ensure it operates effectively, upholds the highest standards of governance, and fulfils its responsibilities to the community. You will facilitate constructive Board discussions, support high‑quality decision‑making, and ensure Brownlow in the Community CIC remains mission‑focused, accountable, and sustainable. You will work closely with fellow directors and senior leads to maintain regulatory compliance, good financial stewardship, and strong organisational performance.
The Independent Chair will bring external insight, strong governance experience, and the ability to provide constructive challenge, supporting the CIC to remain anchored in its mission as it develops new models of community‑rooted primary care.
To read the full job description and to apply, please email brownlow.hr@livgp.nhs.uk.
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