Join our Board - Help us Save Lives - The MedicAlert Foundation

MedicAlert is an emergency medical information charity dedicated to saving and improving the lives of our members. We provide a comprehensive medical identity service that operates 24/7, every day of the year, from anywhere in the world. 

What will you be doing?

In recent years, we have successfully implemented transformational change and are now embarking on the next phase of our development. To help us achieve our ambitions, we are seeking to strengthen our Board by welcoming individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives.

We welcome all applicants, regardless of background. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with expertise in:

⇒ Human Resources 

⇒ Charity fundraising 

What are we looking for?

Skills and Experience

• Strategic vision and the ability to contribute to long-term planning. 
• Experience at director or senior management level.
• Sound, independent judgement.
• Confidence and skill in constructively challenging current thinking.
• Strong teamworking skills, fostering collaboration and inclusivity.
• The ability to motivate and bring people together to achieve shared goals.
• Previous board experience (beneficial but not essential).

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the organisation.
• Dedication to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity.
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the role.
• Willingness to leverage personal networks and experience to support MedicAlert’s growth anddevelopment.
• Enthusiasm for creating opportunities to raise awareness of MedicAlert’s services.
• Commitment to MedicAlert Foundation’s mission, vision and values.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, diversity and belonging.

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact – Help protect thousands with medical conditions.
• Strategic influence – Play a key role in shaping MedicAlert’s future. 
• Join a trusted organisation – The UK’s only charity providing medical ID services.
• Collaborate with experienced leaders – Work alongside a dedicated Board.

Before you apply

Please apply through Reach in the first instance. 

If you would like more information about the role before applying, please message Reach. 

We would like to see your CV/job experience and a covering letter (max 2 pages) detailing why you are interested in becoming a trustee for MedicAlert.  

We would also ask you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form to help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment process.