Who we are
We create music with the aim of improving the health and wellbeing of the people we make music with
OPUS Music delivers music-making in health and social care settings across the East Midlands. We champion the use of music to enhance the health and wellbeing of the people we meet.
We have a brilliant team of experienced Healthcare Musicians delivering programmes in hospitals, care settings, and in the community. Our musicians offer the space to connect, regain autonomy, and experience the power
The role
OPUS Music CIC is recruiting up to three new Board Directors, including a Chair, to help lead and support its mission of integrating music into health and social care.
They are seeking people with strategic leadership and skills in areas such as:
- Arts and partnerships
- Health/care sector knowledge
- Arts policy
- Financial governance
- IT or marketing
Direct experience in music or healthcare music is not required.
The organisation values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, principally
those from the following groups: global majority ethnicities and identities,
Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and those facing social barriers to accessing the arts.
Role overview
Directors provide strategic leadership and governance, working alongside the Chief Executive. Key responsibilities include:
- Acting as ambassadors
- Contributing expertise and strategy
- Ensuring compliance
- Supporting fundraising and partnerships
Expected commitment: ~6 hours per month, including quarterly meetings.
The role is voluntary, with expenses reimbursed.
Chair role (additional duties)
- Lead board meetings
- Support and liaise with the Chief Executive
- Represent the organisation publicly
- Ensure effective governance and decision-making
How to apply
- Submit a CV + cover email (max 400 words) explaining your experience and motivation
- Deadline: We are operating a rolling recruitment process and will review applications as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience.
- Option to submit a video/audio application (max 3 minutes) instead
Supporting document(s)
- opus-music-cic-director-recruitment-pack.pdf - Download
