NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · VOLUNTARY
A seat at the table as we build our board
Thank you for your interest in joining the Health Design Collective CIC as a Non-Executive Director. As we move from an informal to a formal board, we are looking for people with different capabilities to guide our strategy and support our next steps.
ABOUT THE HDC
The Health Design Collective started in 2018, formed as a spin-out social enterprise from Queen Margaret University. Since starting, we have focused on the development of one key product: footwear for people with foot-drop.
Up until this point, the four directors have operated as an informal board, sharing roles and responsibilities as we progressed the different requirements of developing a product. We are now at the point of requiring a formal board to enable us to develop our strategy and provide guidance on operations that are becoming necessary.
Est. 2018
Social enterprise (CIC)
QMU spin-out
Vision, mission & values
Vision
Transform product design in health care.
Mission
Collaborate with end-users to co-design fit-for-purpose, accessible, attractive and affordable health care products.
Values
Co-design, accessibility, affordability and dignity.
Vision, mission & values
You can locate an application pack here. As well as explaining the application process, it includes:
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An introduction to the Health Design Collective CIC.
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Our reasons for recruiting new Non-Executive Directors at this point in time.
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Our vision, mission and values.
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The job description and person specification.
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The Director Code of Conduct.
How to apply
You are very welcome to attend a Q&A session with current Founding Directors to learn more about the HDC and this role, on Tuesday 18th August at 18:00. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact the Managing Director at aaaa@aaaa.ac.uk.
THE RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
1 Oct | Response + invitation to first board meeting. References sought after. |
10–24 Sep | Conversations with two Founding Directors. |
9 Sep | We respond to all applicants. |
2 Sep | Applications close at midnight. |
18 Aug | Q&A with Founding Directors, 18:00. |
Application process
Thank you for your interest in reading more about this opportunity to join the Health Design Collective CIC as a Non-Executive Director.
The Health Design Collective started in 2018, formed as a spin-out social enterprise from Queen Magaret University (HEALTH DESIGN COLLECTIVE C.I.C. overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK). Since starting, we have focused on the development of one key product: footwear for people with foot-drop. Up until this point, the four directors have operated as an informal board, sharing roles and responsibilities as we progressed the different requirements of developing a product. We are now at the point of requiring a formal board to enable us to develop our strategy and provide guidance on operations that are becoming necessary. For this reason, we are looking for people with different capabilities who can support our next steps.
You can locate an application pack here: ***********
As well as explaining the application process, this includes:
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an introduction to the Health Design Collective CIC,
-
our reasons for recruiting new Non-Executive Directors at this point in time,
-
our vision, mission and values,
-
the job description and person specification, and
-
the Director Code of Conduct.
You are very welcome to attend a Q&A session with current Founding Directors to learn more about the HDC and this role. This is on Tuesday 18th August at 18:00. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact Cathy Bulley (Managing Director) on cbulley@qmu.ac.uk.
Once you have decided to submit an application, please complete the form at the link below. ADD LINK TO FORM
This requires a CV (including a reference) and a cover letter including your reasons for wishing to join the company's board and how your skills and experience meet the requirements expressed in this pack to current Non-Executive Director managing recruitment.
Applications close midnight on 2nd September 2026 and we will respond by 9th September 2026.
After review, shortlisted applicants will be invited to separate conversations with two of the Founding Directors. Dates and times will be arranged to suit those involved but will be carried out between the 10th – 24th September to ensure timely decisions.
We will respond by the 1st of October 2026 with an invitation to the first board meeting and will seek references after this point