We are recruiting new members to our board to support OPUS Music CIC and championing our mission of making music an intrinsic part of health and social care, everywhere.

We are particularly looking for an individual with strategic leadership experience to fill the role as Chair.   

Additionally, we are looking for individuals with one or more of the following areas of expertise: 
 

• Arts Expertise, including the development of partnerships 

• Knowledge and experience of health/care and innovation within the sector  

• Local, regional and national Arts agendas and policies  

• Financial management and governance within the Arts sector 

• IT and/or Marketing expertise 

Please note that first-hand experience of music/Music in Healthcare practice isn’t essential to be a Director.  

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and understand the value of a board with a range of perspectives and backgrounds. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, principally those from the following groups: global majority ethnicities and identities, Disabled, LGBTQIA+ and those facing social barriers to accessing the arts.  

Director’s Responsibilities   
 
The Board supports the work of OPUS Music CIC and provides leadership and strategic governance.  While day-to-day operations are led by the Chief Executive, the Board-Senior Leadership relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for our practice.  We need board members to:  

• Be an advocate and ambassador  
• Be present and participate  
• Bring your expertise  
• Give your time  

Director’s duties will include:   

• Contributing to, reviewing and updating policies and strategic plans.   
• Monitoring the organisation’s compliance to all statutory and government regulations.  
• Acting as an ambassador and advocating for the organisation’s mission and vision.   
• Supporting our fundraising and networking through the identification and connection with potential donors and partners.   

Directors will be expected to attend quarterly board meetings as well as any other extraordinary meetings. They are expected to visit activities and events throughout the year and where appropriate, attend training seminars and conferences on behalf of the organisation.  We estimate the time commitment of a Board Member is approximately 6 hours per month.  The position is voluntary and you will receive no remuneration for this work, but reasonable expenses (such as travel to meetings, additional childcare costs etc) may be reimbursed.  

In addition, the Chair will be expected to:  

• Lead meetings of the board  
• Support the Chief Executive, acting as a channel of communication between board and staff.  
• Meet monthly with the Chief Executive.  
• Act as a figurehead for the organisation, representing it at functions, meetings and events etc 
• Challenge Directors to be appropriate custodians of the organisation’s vision, mission and values  
• Ensure appropriate and timely regulatory reporting and that key strategic decisions are taken.  
• Create and maintain an inclusive and effective working environment during board meetings  
• Take urgent action between board meetings where necessary and required.  
  

How to apply  

 If you’re interested in applying for a role on the OPUS Music CIC Board but would like an informal conversation first, please contact Nick Cutts, Chief Executive at nick@opusmusic.org 

Please download the full job description here

To apply, please send your CV and a cover email (no more than 400 words) to nick@opusmusic.org by 5pm on Friday 20th March 2026. 

Please address the following within your covering email. 

1) What previous employment or voluntary experience you have which you can bring to the role and enhance the existing board.  

2) Why you would like to be a board member for OPUS Music CIC. 
  

If you prefer, you can send your cover email as a video or audio file of no more than 3 minutes duration.