Board Director

Board Director

OPUS Music CIC Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Creative
Contract: Contract
UK-wide

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit up to three new Directors to join our board.

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

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

Job Responsibilities

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.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Board Director
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026
  • Location: UK-wide

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 [email protected]

Please download the full job description here

To apply, please send your CV and a cover email (no more than 400 words) to [email protected] 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.