About the Role

This is a strategic, governance-level role within a growing CIC.

You will work alongside the existing Directors to:

• Shape long-term organisational strategy
• Support expansion of our peer support and treatment funding programmes
• Strengthen our funding and sustainability plans
• Help secure grants, partnerships and sponsorship
• Ensure strong governance and compliance
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation

This role requires approximately 2–4 hours per week, including preparation and attendance at Board meetings.

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Deeply passionate about suicide prevention, mental health and brain injury
• Committed to raising awareness of the long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head impacts
• Motivated to support a growing, purpose-driven organisation

Experience

You must have:

• Management-level experience (senior leadership, board, or equivalent responsibility)
• Either lived or professional experience in brain injury, mental health, or suicide prevention
• Skills (one or more of the following):
• Finance and financial oversight
• Fundraising, grants and income generation
• Legal and governance knowledge
• Safeguarding expertise
• Strategic planning and organisational growth

We welcome Directors who bring strong critical thinking, ethical integrity, and collaborative leadership.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to:

• Shape the future of brain injury awareness and suicide prevention
• Expand access to peer support and holistic treatment options
• Strengthen understanding of the connection between brain trauma and mental health
• Use your skills to create measurable social impact

Brain injury remains one of the most under-recognised contributors to long-term mental health decline. With the right leadership, we can change that.

Governance & Responsibilities

As a CIC Director, you will:

• Act in the best interests of the organisation and its community purpose
• Contribute to strategic decision-making
• Support financial sustainability and compliance
• Promote transparency and accountability
• Uphold safeguarding and confidentiality standards

This is a voluntary role but one with meaningful responsibility and impact.

Requirements

• Must be UK-based
• Able to commit 2–4 hours per week
• Provide two UK-based references
• Willing to sign an NDA
• Willing to undergo a DBS check if required

Most importantly, you must believe in our mission and want to improve the lives of people affected by brain injury.

Time Commitment Why Join Us?

This is a flexible volunteer role with a minimum time requirement of 2-4 hours a week. We will work around your availability.

Additional Information

• This is an unpaid volunteer position.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign an NDA to protect service user confidentiality.

How to Apply

Please email your CV to our Secretary: Jennifer Coates
📧 Jennifer.coates@marshalling-cte.co.uk

There will be an informal telephone interview to discuss the role and your experience.

For further information, please email the address above.

Be part of a movement that is raising awareness, preventing harm, and supporting those living with brain injury.

Together, we can change the future of brain health.