Job Description

Join the College of Intensive Care Medicine as Legal Trustee
Shape the future of intensive care. Champion legal governance. Make a lasting impact.
The College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) is on a transformative journey - evolving from a Faculty into an independent College by July 2026. With nearly 5,000 members and a vital role in UK healthcare, CICM is at the forefront of improving outcomes for critically ill patients.
They are now seeking a Lay Trustee with senior legal experience to join its inaugural Board of Trustees. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the legal and governance foundations of a newly established Medical College.
About the Role
As Legal Trustee, you will:

• Provide strategic legal insight across governance, compliance, and organisational risk.
• Offer independent scrutiny and advice on legal matters including contracts, partnerships, and regulatory obligations.
• Support the development of CICM's internal governance structures and ensure legal robustness as the College grows.

You'll work alongside a dynamic Board of Trustees, including clinicians and fellow lay trustees, to ensure robust governance and impactful decision-making.
What We're Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Professional knowledge of charity and/or company law.
• Experience as a Legal Advisor or Company Secretary in a charity, membership organisation, or law practice.
• Strategic legal insight and leadership experience in governance roles.
• A strong understanding of board responsibilities and trustee duties.
• Passion for improving health outcomes and promoting equity.

Commitment & Benefits

• Time Commitment: 8-12 days/year (including 4 Board meetings; additional committee meetings may arise)
• Location: Hybrid (virtual and in-person meetings in London)
• Remuneration: Voluntary role with expenses reimbursed

Why Join CICM?

• Be part of a pioneering moment in UK healthcare.
• Influence the legal and governance framework of intensive care medicine.
• Collaborate with passionate professionals and volunteers.
• Help build a legally robust and inclusive College.

Recruitment Timeline
A Q&A webinar session will be hosted by CICM, where they will share further insights and answer any additional questions you may have. Please register your interest in attending this webinar and we will send you a link: on Wednesday 1st October, 6pm-7pm.
Application deadline: Monday 13th October 2025
Interview: w/c 10th November
How to Apply
Charity People Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency advisor to CICM on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk and request a candidate pack in the first instance. For an informal conversation about the role or if you have further questions prior to applying, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so we can help make the application process work for you.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Skills Required