Chair of Trustees
Organisation
Parent-Infant Foundation
Type
Internal Vacancy
Location
Board meetings take place in London six times a year. Attendance in person is strongly encouraged, though colleagues do attend some meetings remotely where in real life this is not possible.
Salary
Voluntary position with expenses provided for travel, childcare and training.
Hours
Part Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Application deadline
January 8, 2024
Contact Details
You are welcome to arrange a conversation with our CEO, Keith Reed ([email protected]) and our outgoing chair Nick Wilkie to understand more.
Summary
The Parent-Infant Foundation is seeking a talented, passionate individual to be our new Chair of Trustees.
We were set up in 2012 to support the development of innovative specialised parent-infant relationship teams to provide mental health support for parents and babies with challenged early relationships.
By convening the First 1001 days movement, we make sure the importance of parent-infant relationships on babies’ brain development and their future mental and physical health is incorporated into policy.
We prioritise partnership working to bridge the gaps between policy, research, and clinical practice to ensure services can deliver for babies and families, especially those in crisis situations.
We are in a strong financial position. Our expertise has been evaluated and proven to work. The evidence of the impact of teams on families continues to grow and is positive. We have a strong staff and volunteer team with good relationships, and a clear strategy.
We are looking for our new Chair to help us in the next stage of development — growing the number of teams across the UK from 45 to 450 and unleashing the transformational power of their work.
This is a voluntary role. Board meetings take place in London six times a year. The time commitment is approximately 10-15 days a year inclusive of board meetings and pre-reading.
Please click the Job Description button on this page for more information in the full recruitment pack. The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 8th January 2024. Interviews via zoom with be held on Friday 19th January 2024.