Lay Trustee

Do you want to help advance and promote the care and safety of critically ill patients and support a small charity that punches well above its weight? 

There are vacancies for two independent Lay Trustees and the Society is looking for applications from a diverse range of individuals. 

• One Lay Trustee to specifically support in the area of finance and auditor
• One Lay Trustee to bring broad senior management experience, ideally gained at a senior executive level.

 Knowledge of charity governance and fundraising would be ideal and we would also be interested to hear from individuals with legal expertise and experience in digital strategy. 

Enhance your skills in collaboration, negotiation, and shared decision-making and contribute meaningfully to a charity that supports its members in delivering the best care to patients. 

Read the full role profile.

Term 

The appointment is for a three-year term with the possibility of a second three-year term if approved by the Board of Trustees. 

Remuneration 

These are voluntary positions to support our charitable activities and therefore they are unremunerated although reasonable travel expenses are provided (in accordance with our travel policy). 

Governance 

We have a Trustee Board of eight members and a nationally elected multi-professional advisory Council of 22 clinicians representing our intensive care membership across the UK. 

Time commitment 

The time commitment of this role varies from week to week but consists of around 4-8 hours a month. 

If you are also appointed as the Chair of our Patients, Relatives and Public Advisory Group you will be expected to attend an additional four virtual meetings a year.

Applications 

To apply, please submit a CV and 500 word supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria and why you would be a good fit for this role to [email protected]. 

Closing date: 9am on Monday 13 October 

Interviews: 5 November 2025 (in person) 

Informal enquiries to [email protected]