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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.
We provide friendship, fellowship and fun to retired NHS and other health and social care staff, volunteers and their friends and families

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Head of Programmes (MINDSET Charity) - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Remote | Approx. 4 hours per week | MINDSET Charity (UK)
Overseeing the programmes that change men’s lives across the UK
MINDSET is building a bold new movement for men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth in the UK — one rooted in action, challenge, brotherhood, and real‑world transformation. We create experiences that help men rebuild confidence, find purpose, and grow into stronger versions of themselves.
Our programmes are the engine of that transformation — and now we’re seeking a Head of Programmes to guide, shape, and elevate them.
Why This Role Matters
Every breakthrough moment a man experiences in MINDSET — the shift in confidence, the sense of belonging, the spark of purpose — begins inside a programme that has been thoughtfully designed, well‑run, and grounded in our mission.
As Head of Programmes, you will oversee the development, delivery, and evolution of the programmes that make this impact possible. Your leadership will ensure that every man who joins MINDSET encounters something meaningful, structured, and genuinely life‑changing.
This is a founding leadership role — you will help define the programme identity of MINDSET for years to come.
What You’ll Lead
As our Head of Programmes, you will:
Oversee all MINDSET programmes, ensuring quality, consistency, and impact
Manage and support programme leads, facilitators, and volunteers
Shape the structure, flow, and delivery of our flagship programmes, including:
The 12‑week Self‑Improvement Programme
The Life Coaching Programme
Future activity‑based wellbeing programmes and national challenges
Develop simple, effective systems for programme delivery and evaluation
Ensure programmes remain safe, inclusive, and aligned with MINDSET’s mission
Innovate new programme ideas that help men grow, connect, and thrive
Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to scale programmes nationally
This role is remote, flexible, and ideal for someone who wants to make a deep, lasting impact in just a few hours each week.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
Passionate about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and community
Organised, strategic, and able to see the bigger picture
Confident leading people and guiding programme teams
Someone who loves turning ideas into structured, meaningful experiences
Excited by the idea of shaping a national movement from its earliest stages
You do not need formal qualifications. You do not need clinical or therapeutic training. You simply need heart, clarity, and a desire to help men live fuller, healthier lives.
What You’ll Be Part Of
MINDSET is redefining what men’s wellbeing can look like in the UK. We’re building a movement that helps men grow through:
Challenge
Accountability
Brotherhood
Purpose
Real‑world action
Your leadership will ensure that every programme we deliver is powerful, safe, and transformative.
If you want to help shape the programmes that change men’s lives…
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help build the programme backbone of MINDSET.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Marketing & Communications (MINDSET Charity) - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Remote | Approx. 3 hours per week | MINDSET Charity (UK)
Lead the voice, story, and national presence of a movement transforming men’s lives
MINDSET is building a new kind of men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth movement in the UK — one built on action, challenge, brotherhood, and real‑world transformation. We’re here to change the narrative for men, and we need a powerful, strategic communicator to help take this mission nationwide.
This is your chance to shape the public face of a charity that is ready to grow, ready to be seen, and ready to make a real difference.
Why This Role Matters
MINDSET’s programmes change men’s lives — but the country won’t feel that impact unless our story is told boldly, clearly, and consistently.
As Head of Marketing & Communications, you will be the architect of how MINDSET shows up in the world. Your leadership will help us:
Reach men who need us
Inspire volunteers to join us
Build trust with partners and communities
Establish MINDSET as a national voice for men’s wellbeing
This is a founding leadership role — you will help define the brand, tone, and public presence of MINDSET from the ground up.
What You’ll Lead
As our Head of Marketing & Communications, you will:
Shape and lead MINDSET’s national marketing and communications strategy
Build a strong, consistent brand identity across all platforms
Manage and grow our social media presence with purpose and clarity
Create compelling content that inspires men, volunteers, and supporters
Oversee messaging for campaigns, programmes, events, and recruitment
Support fundraising and partnership communications
Guide a small team of volunteers (designers, social media leads, content creators) as the charity grows
Ensure everything we publish reflects our mission, values, and tone
This role is remote, flexible, and ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact in just a few hours each week.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
A natural storyteller who understands how to move people
Strategic, creative, and confident shaping a brand from scratch
Experienced in marketing, communications, social media, or content creation
Passionate about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and community
Excited by the idea of helping build a national movement
Someone who loves turning ideas into campaigns that resonate
You do not need charity experience. You simply need experience and clarity, creativity, and a desire to help men live fuller, healthier lives.
What You’ll Be Part Of
MINDSET is redefining what men’s wellbeing can look like in the UK. We’re building a movement that helps men grow through:
Challenge
Accountability
Brotherhood
Purpose
Real‑world action
Your work will ensure that this message reaches the men who need it most — and that MINDSET becomes a recognised, trusted, national presence.
If you want to help put MINDSET on the map across the UK…
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the voice of a movement built to change men’s lives.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Graphic Designer (MINDSET Charity) - VOLUNTEER ROLE
Remote | Very Flexible
Help shape the visual identity of a national movement for men’s wellbeing
MINDSET is building a bold new movement for men’s mental wellbeing and personal growth in the UK — rooted in action, challenge, brotherhood, and real‑world transformation. To bring this mission to life, we urgently need a talented Graphic Designer who can help us create powerful, professional visuals that will put MINDSET firmly on the map.
This is a role for someone who wants their creativity to matter — someone who wants to design work that directly supports men across the UK.
Why This Role Matters
Our programmes, campaigns, and recruitment efforts rely on clear, compelling, and consistent design. Your work will help us:
Reach men who need support
Build trust with partners and communities
Strengthen our national identity
Communicate our mission with clarity and dignity
Every banner, post, booklet, and graphic you create will help us change lives.
What You’ll Design
We urgently need a designer who can create a range of high‑impact digital and print materials, including:
Roller Banners for events, outreach, and public visibility
Social Media Posts for campaigns, recruitment, and programme promotion
Print Materials such as flyers, leaflets, and business stationery
Digital Assets for our website, online programmes, and volunteer recruitment
Guide Booklets for our 12‑week Self‑Improvement Programme and other initiatives
You’ll be helping to build a cohesive, professional visual identity for a charity that is growing fast.
What You’ll Do
As our Graphic Designer, you will:
Create clean, modern, impactful designs that reflect MINDSET’s mission
Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications to deliver campaign visuals
Produce both digital and print‑ready artwork
Ensure brand consistency across all materials
Bring creativity, clarity, and emotional resonance to every design
Help shape the visual identity of a national movement
This role is remote, flexible, and ideal for someone who wants to make a meaningful contribution in just a few hours each week.
Who This Role Is Perfect For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
Skilled in graphic design (Canva, Adobe, or similar tools)
Able to produce polished, professional designs quickly and reliably
Passionate about men’s wellbeing, personal growth, and community
Someone who enjoys turning ideas into visuals that inspire action
Excited by the idea of helping build a national charity from the ground up
You do not need charity experience. You do not need formal qualifications. You simply need creativity, initiative, and a desire to help men live fuller, healthier lives.
If you want your design skills to make a real difference…
We’d love to hear from you. Join us and help build the visual identity of MINDSET.
To empower men across England to take charge of their mental wellbeing and personal growth through connection, conversation, and community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.