Job Description

Join our Board - Help us Save Lives

About MedicAlert

MedicAlert has been providing life-saving support for 60 years. As the only UK-registered charity offering personalised medical IDs and a 24/7 emergency helpline, we empower individuals with medical conditions to live confidently. Our records are nurse-verified, ensuring accuracy and trust.

About the role

Following a period of successful transformation, we are expanding our Board with individuals who bring diverse skills, experiences and perspectives. If you are passionate about making an impact, we want to hear from you!

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

• Human Resources
• Charity fundraising

Additional skills that would be valuable:

• Strategic leadership and organisational growth experience
• Senior external representation, advocacy, and partnership-building
• Strong teamwork and motivation skills
• Willingness to leverage personal networks for awareness-raising
• Board experience (beneficial but not essential)
• Healthcare sector knowledge (especially urgent/emergency care) welcomed but not required

Trustees are expected to uphold and adhere to the Seven Principles of Public Life (the Nolan Principles): ensuring they act in the best interests of the organisation and its beneficiaries at all times.

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.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an inclusive environment where all Trustees feel valued and respected. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments as needed.

Closing date: 28th March
Interviews: Starting from w/c 28th April

To Apply

If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you can contribute, we would love to hear from you!
Please click the apply button to head to our website for an information pack and details of how to apply.

No agencies please.