Could you fill our trustee vacancy?
Right now, the Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA) is seeking new trustees to join our board. This exciting opportunity is open to all, whether you’re an experienced trustee or if this would be your first time on a governance team.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join a board bursting with a range of diverse skills and experiences. We are looking for industry professionals who are curious, committed, and have a desire to support our mission.
The NCA prides itself in developing open-minded people, blending modern practice with Traditional Chinese Medicine to graduate confident, safe and critically aware healthcare professionals. This system of care offers patients a holistic treatment experience inspired by medicinal practices that have been helping people for thousands of years.
The role
If you join the NCA as a trustee, you will be working alongside a diverse network of healthcare, academic and business professionals. Together, you’ll advise on and shape the future of healthcare education and contribute your knowledge and expertise to our progressive and innovative student-focused college.
Our trustees meet online approximately four times a year and also gather together in York for our annual meeting. This is a voluntary position, with travel expenses and training funded by the college.
If you have more time and experience to offer, you can also choose to work with college committees and project working groups. These roles allow you to take an even more hands-on approach to supporting students at the NCA.
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Who should apply?
Experience in a trustee role is welcome but not necessary, as trustee training can be provided. We are looking for people who are excited about the opportunity and want to use their skills and experience to support the college.
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Applicants from all backgrounds are very welcome to apply, particularly if you have experience in:
- Strategic collaborations, partnerships and fundraising
- Finance, law, HR or business development
- Healthcare and allied health professionals
- Quality assurance, standards and regulation
- Patient advocacy and community engagement
As the college is registered with the charities commission, please check your eligibility for the role on the government website before applying.
About NCA
The Northern College of Acupuncture was established in 1988 and has grown to become a pioneering institution of higher education.
We were the first education provider in the UK to offer a university degree in acupuncture and a postgraduate degree in Chinese herbal medicine. We also offer study programmes for continuous professional development in acupuncture and allied subjects.
Today, our university-validated and professionally accredited programmes continue to set standards for excellence, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern healthcare practices.
Our graduates work all over the world, supporting people with A variety of conditions. Many NCA alumni open their own practices and consult with the NHS to offer acupuncture and integrative treatments to patients in the UK.
Apply today
If you are excited by this trustee vacancy and have relevant industry knowledge and experience, we would love to hear from you!
Please send us your CV and an introductory letter and we’ll be in touch.
