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Join the NEL VCFSE Collaborative – Paid Representative Roles Available!

February 26, 2025

Are you passionate about shaping health and social care in North East London? The NEL VCFSE Collaborative is recruiting paid representatives to ensure the voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector has a strong voice in decision-making.

About the NEL VCFSE Collaborative

The NEL VCFSE Collaborative works closely with NHS North East London to provide strategic input and ensure a two-way flow of communication between the VCFSE sector and the Integrated Care Board (ICB). The Collaborative meets monthly and represents groups across seven boroughs:
πŸ“ City & Hackney
πŸ“ Barking & Dagenham
πŸ“ Havering
πŸ“ Redbridge
πŸ“ Newham
πŸ“ Tower Hamlets
πŸ“ Waltham Forest

At its core, the Collaborative is committed to equity, transparency, collaboration, and community-driven leadership, ensuring the sector plays a key role in shaping policy, commissioning, and service improvement.

Paid Representative Roles Available

The Collaborative is recruiting 12 representatives to ensure a diverse and inclusive leadership group:
βœ… 7 Place-based representatives (one per borough)
βœ… 1 Faith sector representative
βœ… 1 Long Term Conditions representative
βœ… 1 Babies, Children & Young People representative
βœ… 1 Mental Health representative
βœ… 1 Workforce & Volunteers representative

Time Commitment & Remuneration

πŸ“… Time commitment: 10 hours per month
πŸ’° Remuneration: Β£5,000 per annum
πŸ“† Term: Until March 31, 2026

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for inclusive, compassionate leaders who:
βœ” Represent the diversity of North East London communities.
βœ” Have leadership experience within VCFSE organisations.
βœ” Are committed to ensuring VCFSE voices shape health & care decisions.

How to Apply

πŸ“Œ Step 1: Complete the Expression of Interest (EOI) form:
πŸ”— EoI Form

πŸ“Œ Step 2: Submit supporting statements via email to nelvcse@thcvs.org.uk, outlining your name, organisation, and the role you are applying for.

πŸ“… Deadline: Midday, 10th March 2025

Selection Process

βœ” Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.
βœ” Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
βœ” Final decisions will be communicated by end of March 2025.

Contact

For any queries, please email nelvcse@thcvs.org.uk.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future of health and social care in North East London. If you or someone in your network fits the criteria, we encourage you to apply! πŸš€

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