Chair of Trustees, NHS Charities Together
Job Description
Job title: Chair of Trustees, NHS Charities Together
Company: Odgers Berndtson
Job description: About NHS Charities TogetherCharities have played an important role in supporting the NHS throughout its history, and today our 230+ members give over £1million to the NHS every day – so that people can stay well for longer, get better faster, and to support staff wellbeing.NHS Charities Together began as a membership organisation back in 2000 under the name Association of NHS Charities. Our purpose was to support members through training, advocacy, and networking – helping them to have more impact.In 2019, we incorporated and changed our name to NHS Charities Together, and whenCovid-19 hit in 2020, we launched the first ever national appeal for the NHS, raising over £162million to support staff as they faced the biggest crisis in the NHS’ history. Since then, we have continued to raise money and awareness for NHS charities at a national level, whilst still fulfilling our role as a membership organisation, ensuring that funds are sent to where they are needed most. Together, we can help the NHS go further by investing in new ways of working, innovations, projects, and interventions that help to deliver improvements and enhancements.NHS Charities Together is here to support NHS charities to reach their individual goals, to grow and learn together and deliver benefits for patients, communities, and the workforce. Our position as a national charity also enables us to play a distinct role in the delivery of programmes and activities that impact on the outcomes that are important to all of us.The RoleWe are seeking a dynamic, collegiate and dedicated individual to serve as the Chair of Trustees of NHS Charities Together. As the Chair of the Board, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction, supporting the Board, and helping drive the organisation forward across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.The ideal candidate will share our values, provide support and challenge to the Chief Executive, and foster a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture.For further details on the organisation and role specification, please download the brief below.
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Location: England
