Who we are
The Human Milk Foundation provides donor human milk to sick, premature babies in 54 hospital neonatal units across England & Wales and to families at home such as mothers with cancer, through The Hearts Milk Bank. We also facilitate training and education and support research into milk banking and human milk science.
The role
account for the charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to ensure that they • Chair meetings of the board of trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and
• Ensure that trustees are engaged and that collective decisions are taken in the best,
• Maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the trustees.
to ensure that meetings are well planned and reflect the responsibilities of trustees.
hour update call on alternative months when required. While most meetings can be excellence and innovation in infant and maternal health. You will have strategic leadership skills and sound judgement, with strong personal values and high ethical standards. We transformation in a comparable role or organisation.
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees.
stakeholders.
• Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation.
will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).
Full role spec and description attached.
Supporting document(s)
- hmf-chair-of-trustees-role-description-2026.pdf - Download
