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Welcome to the NHS Retirement Fellowship
Thank you for your interest in becoming the new chair of the NHS Retirement Fellowship. We are halfway through a five-year plan which is transforming the way we operate, how we engage with the NHS and other key stakeholders, and how we support our members currently and in the future. We have already come a long way from where we started and we are now beginning an ambitious plan of doubling our membership and raising awareness so we can continue with our mission of supporting retired and retiring NHS, health and social care staff. We are seeking a dynamic and professional chair with significant senior leadership experience in the NHS (or the broader health and social care sector) and/or extensive experience of governing a charity to work with us to deliver our vision.
Our Board is made up of a variety of professionals from across the NHS and beyond, a number of whom are members of the Fellowship. We work closely with our dynamic senior leadership team, branch officers and volunteers and have fostered an excellent working relationship for the benefit of our members.
The Fellowship has a small executive team of seven part time staff who all work remotely from home.
The potential for the NHS Retirement Fellowship is immense, and I very much look forward to welcoming you and working with you on this exciting journey.
Julia Hickey
Acting Chair
NHS Retirement Fellowship.
About the NHS Retirement Fellowship
“One of things that makes the NHS a special place to work is the sense of togetherness, belonging and family. So, when colleagues come to retirement, the Fellowship is a wonderful way of maintaining these things and allowing colleagues to continue their connection with the service. I think more can be done to help retired colleagues share experiences, perspectives and support and the Fellowship is ideally placed to do this.” Sir Jim Mackey, Chief Executive, NHS England
Our motto is fun, friendship and fellowship and it sits at the heart of everything we do.
The NHS Retirement Fellowship began in 1978 when retiring nurse Irene James recognised that for significant numbers of retiring NHS staff, their colleagues and friends had also become their family and that those pivotal connections could be lost. Our role has changed during that near 50 years as the NHS has changed and more latterly with the seismic transformation into a digital world. We now have almost 100 branches from the Highlands of Scotland to the north Devon coast and from Swansea in west Wales across to Norwich in East Anglia. About a third of our members are now national members, often choosing to engage on a more remote, digitally based basis. All our members have access to a portfolio of benefits which we offer, including our flagship travel insurance policy, and we are actively pursuing a partnership which would bring a huge range of benefits and discounts to our members. We also have a special fund to support members at a time of need.
Our branches run semi independently from our main charity with their own committees and bank accounts. Volunteers arrange a variety of activities for their members at local and regional level. National members, who choose not to join a specific branch, can join in with local activities and also have access to an increasing number of online based activities. We also hold an annual conference and AGM where the Board, staff and our members can all come together.
We are increasingly working with the NHS and other stakeholders in partnership to see how we can support employers and retain connections, experience and expertise at local level. We’re helping foundation trusts with governors, hospitals with volunteers and NHS charities with supporters. We’re looking to grow so that we are the voice of the retired NHS and wider health service community and see how our members can offer mentoring, support and guidance to the younger generations of NHS staff.
Our charity is looking to become a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) over the next year.
Our values and mission are unchanged from when Irene James recognised the need to continue to support NHS staff when they retired to enable them to retain links, mutual support and understanding and friendships built over the years in their shared working lives. The NHSRF supports people in retirement to maintain friendships and make new ones, from the NHS, health and social care sectors from a diverse background irrespective of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation and to support each other through friendship.
Role description and time commitment
Our Chair will lead the Board in developing and delivering our strategy, working closely with, and providing line management and support to, our chief executive. They will also support our chief operating officer in preparation for Board meetings and our head of communications in the planning of our conference and other duties. Our Chair will also be a key representative of the Fellowship in meeting and liaising with key stakeholders.
Our Board meets remotely three times a year and once a year in person. We also have two strategy days a year and our AGM and conference which takes place over a weekend in October. There is also a standing invitation to our Members Council meetings, which are three times a year remotely and once a year in person.
Timeframes
The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 1 June. Shortlisting will take place in the following week with interviews to take place in London on Thursday 2 July.
Term of office
We are looking to appoint for a three-year period initially. This will take us through 2028 when the NHS will mark its 80th anniversary and the NHS Retirement Fellowship will celebrate its 50th birthday.
Our chair role is unpaid, but we will reimburse you for reasonable travel expenses.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We provide friendship, fellowship and fun to retired NHS and other health and social care staff, volunteers and their friends and families
Thank you!
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About Us:
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C is a pioneering podcast and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and experts to share their lived experiences, highlight systemic frustrations and offer solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.
Our membership offers young people and survivors a path to heal, learn digital skills and interactively participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, where members engage in weekly interactive discussions, debates and critical analysis of African, Caribbean and world history, Ifa, classics and political thought. Members will sharpen their reading, reasoning and imagination skills, with opportunities to discuss works directly with authors and scholars such as Dr. Joy James, Dr. Umar Johnson, Dr. Phil Valentine, Muta Baruka and professor Jinag+, highly subsidised plant-based transformative retreats and join a community designed to empower and educate.
We are a mission-driven, collective-focused C.I.C building a movement that combines healing, re-education and empowerment.
Our content focuses on:
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Survivors’ of CSA, RSA, CT, CA stories
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Whistleblowers and retired-experts
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Generational trauma and healing
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Youth empowerment and education
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Community transformation through honest storytelling
Our mission is to challenge generational cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice and create a platform rooted in authenticity, deep healing, and transformation.
We are currently building a founding team to develop a media system that not only tells stories—but transforms lives,creates community, jobs and educational opportunities for young people globally.
About the role:
You will act as the architect of our podcast production ecosystem, responsible for building systems that allow the podcast to run consistently, professionally, and independently of micromanagement.
You will oversee:
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Video production
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Audio editing
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Article creation (monthly)
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Research and storytelling structure
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Guest coordination and booking systems
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Team management and output tracking
Your goal is simple but powerful:
Build a production machine that runs weekly without constant oversight.
Experience Qualification and Requirements
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Strong organisational and leadership skills
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Experience (or strong interest) in:
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Podcasting
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Media production
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Content systems
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Able to think in systems, not just tasks
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Calm under pressure and solution-focused
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Comfortable managing people and holding standards
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Passion for truth-based storytelling and community impact
Bonus (but not required):
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Experience building workflows or managing creative teams
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Background in media, journalism, or digital production
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Lived experience that connects to our mission
Main Responsibilities/ Key Duties
1. Production Leadership
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Oversee the full podcast pipeline: planning → recording → editing → publishing
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Ensure 1 high-quality edited video per week
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Oversee 1 well-written article per month aligned with podcast themes
2. Team Oversight
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Lead and manage a team of volunteer:
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Editors
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Investigative journalist
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Creative Writers
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Guest researchers
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Production assistants
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Delegate effectively without bottlenecking the process
3. Systems & SOP Development
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Build clear workflows and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
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Create a system where:
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Tasks are repeatable
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Roles are clear
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New team members can onboard (with ease)
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4. Research & Guest Coordination
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Oversee research pipelines for topics and guests
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Implement systems for:
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Guest outreach
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Booking
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Pre-interview preparation
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5. Performance Tracking (KPIs)
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Maintain visibility across the team using trackers
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Monitor:
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Output consistency
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Deadlines
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Content quality
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Report progress and gaps clearly to leadership
6. Operational Independence
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Reduce reliance on the founder for day-to-day decisions
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Build a structure where the production team can run smoothly without constant intervention
Time Commitment
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Expected contribution: approximately 30hrs hours per week (flexible) Commitment to deliver agreed outcomes/projects
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Fully remote (with occasional in-person opportunities as we grow)
What You Will Gain
This is where you make it real and compelling:
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Founding leadership experience in a purpose-driven media company
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The opportunity to build and own an entire production system from scratch
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Direct involvement in a platform advocating for justice, healing, and truth
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Hands-on experience managing and scaling a media team
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A clear pathway into a paid Director-level role as we scale
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Long-term opportunities as the organisation grows (team expansion, global reach, partnerships)
We don’t operate on individualism—we build through collectivism, meaning:
As the platform grows, your role, influence, and opportunities grow with it
Additional Notes
This role is not suitable if you:
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Prefer low-responsibility volunteer work
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Avoid handling sensitive data or detailed reporting
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Are seeking immediate paid employment
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Are uncomfortable applying analysis to strategic decisions
Important to be clear:
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This is a volunteer role during the CIC’s build phase
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It carries real responsibility for data integrity and donor relations
Formal qualifications are not required, but desirable.
Essential equivalent experience mandatory.
Next Steps:
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to:
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A values-led conversation
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A practical discussion about event planning, coordination, and execution
If you believe that well-organised, purposeful events can change communities, and that experiences inspire action, this role is for you.
A Final Word
Stories are about people, not content.
If you know that:
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Trust is built through care and accuracy
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Privacy is a safeguarding issue
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Respect keeps relationships strong
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Storytelling carries responsibility
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Leadership means protecting both people and truth
Then you understand what this role stands for.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Do you believe that every person has a right to a full life, with friendship, belonging and chances to contribute their gifts? Do you want to support a global movement that shares the struggle of people with learning disabilities for voice, rights and community? If so, you could make a profound contribution to L’Arche through joining our Board of Trustees.
This is a pivotal time for L’Arche as, after 50 years in the UK, we work to deliver our 2030 Strategy for Beautiful Community, Brilliant Care and Effective Organisation. We are now looking for three to four new Trustees who can bring a depth of professional and personal experience to diversify the voices and expertise on our Board, in support of our vision to show that everyone belongs.
In particular, we would welcome people who can bring expertise in Fundraising, PR and Marketing, in Learning Disability Services and Commissioning, in Housing and Health & Safety, or Legal Expertise. We also want to strengthen the representation on the Board of people, for example in terms of age, ethnicity, lived experience of disability, gender and LGBTQ representation.
L’Arche in the UK is part of a worldwide movement of people with and without learning disabilities building community together. We aim to be a beacon for our society - of what social care can be, what life with learning disabilities can be, and what a more human society can be.
Our 11 Communities in England, Scotland and Wales offer a varied mix of adult supported living, registered care, and day services. We focus on building mutual relationships and going beyond traditional care models to celebrate the value of every individual.
L’Arche was first founded on Christian principles. These principles mean we stand for radical inclusion, and for the right of every person to flourish in their spirituality, whatever their background. To find out more about spirituality in L’Arche, have a look at our website to see what people said in our Big Conversation on Spirituality.
For further information about the role and context, including full details of how to apply, please see our Appointment Details Pack which can be downloaded from the supporting documents section below. Application is by submission of CV and cover letter via email to Laura Bagley at Macaulay Search (please see Appointment Details Pack for contact details).
The closing date for applications is Monday 11th May 2026.
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Our inclusive communities challenge people to think differently about disability
