Our host organisation are seeking to appoint board members

East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV) CIC was established in 2013 to deliver the Healthwatch East Sussex and to develop other projects to help the public have a say in the design, commissioning and delivery of public services in the county.

Our host organisation, East Sussex Community Voice (ESCV), are seeking committed and forward-thinking individuals to help enable more people in East Sussex to have their say on the design and delivery of local services.  

ESCV hold a range of contracts, including Healthwatch East Sussex, and have ambitious plans to grow. 

ESCV welcome applicants with a diverse range of perspectives and experience, including people seeking their first Non-Executive Director role. They actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and those with lived experience of social or health inequalities. If you are passionate about our mission but unsure whether this role is for you, they would love to hear from you.

What’s involved

A willingness to learn about the organisation, the responsibilities of our Non-Executive Directors, and an ability to commit to the time involved, are essential.

They anticipate a typical ‘ask’ of approximately one day per month on Board matters which may include:

  • Representing ESCV and forging relationships with local partners and services
  • Overseeing ESCV strategies, policies, and procedures
  • Supporting the evolution of business and its funding streams
  • Contributing pro-actively to quarterly Board meetings
  • Engaging with staff and volunteers on projects

Board Members receive an allowance of £1,200 per annum and reasonable out of pocket expenses. Terms of office for Non-Executive Directors are three years.


How to apply:

To apply, please download the Board Recruitment Pack at https://www.escv.org.uk/work-with-us/ and follow the instructions on the ESCV website.


Contact Us:

For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact Bethia Murray or Veronica Kirwan on

Telephone:  01323 403 590

Email: info@escv.org.uk

Post: East Sussex Community Voice

Unit 31

The Old Printworks

1 Commercial Road

BN21 3XQ