Chair of Governors, music therpy charity

What will you be doing?

The new Chair will ideally have either a background in leading a charity, or another organisation, or an interest in doing so, and some experience of leading people and committees. The Board (currently 9 governors) consists of a wide range of committed and skilled individuals, including some specialists within music therapy, research and related fields. It is a voluntary role currently with no CEO within the charity, supported by a part time paid officer who administrates and oversees the day to day running of the charity. It is expected a 3 or 4 years term of office would be held by any new Chair. 

Main roles and responsibilities: 

1. Provision of strategic leadership to the Board of Governors, ensuring governance, legal compliance, and that the charity is achieving its mission. 
2. Representing the organisation publicly.
3. Chairing board meetings
4. Attending committees and subgroups where possible 
5. Liaising with chairs of subcommittees 
6. Fortnightly meeting with paid officer of the charity
7. Meeting donors and fund raisers 
8. Overseeing fund applications 
9. Writing monthly newsletter 
10. Being an ambassador for the MTC 
11. Attending public events on behalf of the charity 
12. Attending meetings with stakeholders

What are we looking for?

Traditionally chairs of the Music Therapy Charity have either had a background in leadership of large organisations and knowledge and/or interest in music therapy. We ensure that our work is diverse and inclusive and welcome enquiries from all suitably experienced individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and disability. We also welcome enquiries from individuals who have received music therapy or supported someone thereof.

What difference will you make?

The current Chair, Professor Helen Odell Miller OBE is stepping down at the end of her 4 year term during which time she has overseen major developments in the mission and branding of the charity and developing a fundraising strategy.

The charity now needs to focus on fundraising in order to increase the amount of funding it can give to advance music therapy as a powerful, evidence-based treatment option accessible to all who could benefit from it.

Before you apply

Please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in the role.

The closing date for applications is 31st July and we will arrange interviews after then.