Chair
Protects direction, independence, decision quality and the space for serious challenge.
- Governance and integrity
- External representation
- Board cohesion
Governance and expertise
Governance in development. Independence first.
The core roles are being structured carefully. We also need independent people who can strengthen governance, finance, healthcare knowledge, research, privacy and fundraising.
Not a decorative board
Building the foundation means challenging decisions and delivering practical work.
Board members must protect direction, integrity and continuity. Expertise must improve decisions, publications and partnerships, not merely decorate an organisation chart.
Secretary
Ensures decisions, obligations, documentation and follow-up do not disappear into administrative fog.
- Decisions and records
- Legal obligations
- Planning and follow-up
Treasurer
Safeguards transparent administration, budgeting, reporting and accountability for funds.
- Budget and annual accounts
- Financial continuity
- Public accountability
Healthcare and public delivery
Helps translate patterns into proposals that remain workable in daily practice.
- Care pathways and delivery
- Patient perspective
- Operational feasibility
Research and impact
Strengthens method, sources, counterarguments and the measurement of outcomes.
- Research design
- Methodological review
- Evaluation and impact
Privacy, law, funding and communications
Supports safe data handling, legal safeguards, partnerships, public reach and funding.
- Data protection and integrity
- Funding and partnerships
- Public communications
What we expect
Not casual. Realistic and agreed clearly.
The exact commitment varies by role. The foundation is the same: act independently, disclose interests, explain decisions and follow through on commitments.
No use of the role for commercial, political or personal promotion.
Organise scrutiny before weak plans become public.
Contribute to decisions and deliverables, not advice alone.
Make roles, interests and decision-making visible.
Practical agreements before appointment
Time commitment, term of appointment, unpaid status, possible expenses, independence and the selection procedure will be documented before any formal appointment and published transparently afterwards.
Can you make this foundation demonstrably stronger?
Do not send a generic motivation. Explain the role or expertise you bring, what you will challenge and what you can contribute practically in the first months.