Trustee / Director

Board of Trustees Position - Northern College of Acupuncture <p><b>Location:</b> Flexible (most meetings online; one annual meeting in York).</p> <p><b>Remuneration:</b> Voluntary (reasonable travel expenses covered).</p> Overview <p>The Northern College of Acupuncture (NCA), established in 1988, is a pioneering higher education institution dedicated to acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine. We were the first UK teaching institution to offer a university degree in acupuncture, launch a postgraduate degree in Chinese herbal medicine, and gain professional accreditation for acupuncture and herbal medicine programmes. Today, our university-validated and professionally accredited programmes continue to set standards for excellence, combining Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern health care practices.</p> Responsibilities <ul> <li>Shape the future of healthcare education by influencing the next generation of acupuncture led practice.</li> <li>Bridge traditional and modern health approaches, enabling the college to negotiate the correct balance between tradition and modern practice.</li> <li>Expand your professional horizons by working with a diverse mix of healthcare, academic, and business professionals.</li> <li>Grow your skills in governance and strategy, while contributing your own expertise to support our development.</li> <li>Be part of a progressive institution with a reputation for innovation, high academic standards, and a strong student focus.</li> </ul> Qualifications <ul> <li>Expertise in strategic collaborations, partnerships, and fundraising.</li> <li>Experience in finance, law, HR, or business development.</li> <li>Leadership experience in higher or further education.</li> <li>Professional background in healthcare and allied health professions (e.g., acupuncture, physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, nutrition).</li> <li>Experience in quality assurance, standards, and regulation.</li> </ul> Commitment <p>Participation is voluntary, and reasonable travel expenses will be covered.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Y%2fr8BHIvVXsPyzRao%2fzmdy0dtpYh1AC1c" width="0" height="0" />