Exciting opportunity opens on Leading Lives Board

Leading Lives is seeking an experienced business leader to join its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director (NED), helping to shape our future as one of Suffolk’s leading social care organisations.
The role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, provide independent insight and governance oversight, and support our values-led organisation that places people at the heart of everything it does.
As we continue to strengthen our services, governance and long-term sustainability we are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with senior-level experience in areas such as strategy, finance, growth, operations, transformation or risk management.

Lucy Humphrey, CEO, said:

“Leading Lives is proud to be an employee-owned organisation rooted in Suffolk, delivering support that helps people live the lives they choose. Our Board plays a vital role in guiding our strategic direction, safeguarding our values and supporting our long-term sustainability”.

“We are looking for someone who can bring strong business and commercial insight, alongside a collaborative and values-driven approach. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of an organisation making a real difference in communities across Suffolk.”

The successful candidate will join a diverse and engaged Board, working alongside elected employee shareholders and an experienced executive team to provide support, challenge and independent perspective.

The Independent Non-Executive Director role is based in Ipswich for Board meetings and requires an average commitment of approximately one day per month. The appointment is for a three-year term and offers remuneration of £6,500 per annum plus expenses.

Full details, including responsibilities and time commitments, are available in the Recruitment Pack.

Anyone interested in finding out more, or arranging an informal conversation with Lucy Humphrey, is encouraged to contact the recruitment team at recruitment@leadinglives.org.uk.