Work for us

We are expanding our volunteer Board of Directors to support business strategy, growth and good governance, and to ensure we achieve quality and impact in all we do.

We are aiming to build on our success in health and social care and consultancy by developing our business into other areas where the voice of the public translates, for example, in care, housing or education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Constructively challenging and helping to develop business proposals and strategy.
• Overseeing the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitoring the reporting of performance.
• Ensuring the integrity of financial information and that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust and defensible.

Our current Board is looking for people to complement their individual and collective skill set and who are interested in and supportive of public engagement and advocacy.

We are particularly keen to recruit new Board members with experience in:

• Business strategy, development, sales and commercial
• Tendering/procurement (working with government, other statutory funders, or private providers delivering public/social services)
• Legal and financial oversight
• IT and digital development.

Candidates will also demonstrate a range of knowledge and skills, such as:

• Strategic thinking and planning. Able to analyse complex information including statistical data, draw logical conclusions. and contribute to rational decision-making.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills. Able to liaise effectively with a wide a range of stakeholders and audiences.
• An interest and understanding in health, social care and wellbeing issues, policymaking and delivery, and how these may affect people.

This is a voluntary role with a term of three years, and the option to serve further three year terms if invited to do so by the Chair.

You will be required to attend six Board meetings a year (there is an option to join in person or virtually), and other ad hoc meetings such as training and away days.

Overall, the role requires a time commitment equivalent to approximately two days a month.

This is a volunteer role, though remuneration for expenses can be claimed.

This role will suit someone who loves building relationships, enjoys working with communities, and is excited by the idea of using data, insights and co‑production to improve services for families across Cornwall.

You don’t need lived experience of maternity or neonatal services—but you do need to care deeply about listening to diverse voices and ensuring everyone is heard.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the development of our participation framework, finding creative and inclusive ways for families to influence our work.
• Deliver support and development sessions for MNVP volunteers.
• Grow the reach of KMNVP to reflect Cornwall’s diverse communities.
• Support our insights and data work, including gathering, analysing and reporting feedback.
• Provide project management and admin support—managing diaries, organising meetings, preparing agendas, writing minutes and supporting reports.
• Attend weekly community groups and events to listen, engage and build relationships—particularly with underserved or seldom‑heard communities.
• Help promote KMNVP through social media, newsletters, website content and community outreach.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the maternity and neonatal system.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 12th April 2026

Date for interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026

You will be friendly and approachable, with great communication skills. You will have experience of working with volunteers and engaging with a diverse range of people and have an excellent understanding of equality and inclusion. You will be well organised with experience of data collection and analysis, engagement techniques including events, social media and Canva and administration.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that people from under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Evolving Communities is a Community Interest Company dedicated to helping local people shape the health and social care services they rely on. We support Healthwatch organisations and host Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnerships across the South West—amplifying the voices of parents, families and communities.

Kernow MNVP plays a vital role in ensuring maternity and neonatal services in Cornwall are safe, kind, compassionate and person‑centred. We champion lived experience, equity, and meaningful involvement at every stage of the maternity journey.