Who we are
Imperial Health Charity supports the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, helping to improve patient care and staff wellbeing. Through fundraising, grant-giving, volunteering, and arts initiatives, we make a meaningful impact on hospital life.
By joining our team, you’ll be part of a dedicated organisation that works closely with NHS staff and the wider community to enhance hospital environments, fund life-changing research, and support those in need.
The role
Trustee
London
About Us
We’re Imperial Health Charity, an organisation that helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering, and fundraising. We support the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s, and the Western Eye.
Our charitable remit allows us to support the National Health Service to relieve sickness
and to support the preservation of health, primarily of people living in north west London.
To that end, we fund major redevelopments, medical equipment, research, and innovation as well as helping patients and their families at times of sudden and unexpected financial difficulty. Fundraising through major appeals and community events enables us to deliver our programmes and continue our essential work.
Supporting the arts in healthcare, we manage an Arts Council accredited hospital art collection and run an extensive arts engagement programme.
In partnership with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we have developed a volunteering programme that supports our local community to develop their knowledge and ability to increase their employability skills, access employment opportunities within health and social care and engage in volunteering at our hospitals.
We are now looking for two Trustees to join our Board on a voluntary basis for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of one or (exceptionally) two further three-year terms to be served. There are 7-10 meetings per year for Board and Committee work and the workload should be less than 2 days per month.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate individual with an IT or volunteering background to join our dedicated team of Trustees.
In this fulfilling role, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, helping to enhance patient care, support NHS staff, and strengthen community wellbeing.
So, if you want to make a tangible difference, read on and apply today!
The Role
As a Trustee, you will help oversee the governance and strategic direction of Imperial Health Charity, ensuring that we fulfil our mission to support Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and the communities we serve.
Specifically, you will participate in Board and subcommittee meetings, helping to shape the charity’s vision, review performance against key indicators, and ensure transparency in decision-making.
You will also act as an ambassador for the charity, advocating for its work and helping to maximise its impact.
Trustees normally also join one of the board committees which typically sit 2 weeks before a board meeting. Committee membership will be discussed with successful candidates on appointment.
About You
To be considered as a Trustee, you will need:
- Experience of operating at a strategic and/or corporate level
- A professional background in IT, cyber, data management, data analytics, or AI and/or volunteering experience
- Legal eligibility to be a director and a charity Trustee
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- The ability to analyse complex information and provide innovative solutions
- The ability to negotiate outcomes and influence others
- Effective communication skills
- The ability to work collaboratively
Please note, this role will require a DBS check.
The closing date for this role is 14th March 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Non-Executive Director, Board Member, Charity Trustee, or Governor.
Webrecruit and Imperial Health Charity are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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