Impact on Urban Health - Co-opted Committee Members
Inclusive Boards are delighted to be working with Impact on Urban Health in their search for three new Co-opted Committee Members.
About Impact on Urban Health
Poor health, poverty and racism are deeply connected. Poverty causes bad health and bad health worsens poverty. Racism means minoritised communities are more likely to be living in poverty and have poor health as a result. We see these connections most starkly in urban areas where poverty and affluence sit side by side. People living just streets apart can be worlds apart in their health. This is why we focus on urban health. We believe cities are the best places to find ways to break these links.
We address these health inequalities by focusing on a few complex health issues that disproportionately impact people living in cities:
- children’s health and food
- financial foundations for adult health
- the health effects of air pollution
- children’s mental health.
We collaborate with partners and share what we learn to build health equity for people in Lambeth and Southwark and beyond. Using our funding and expertise, we back home-grown initiatives, evidence-based approaches and exciting, brand-new ideas.
As a funder, we concentrate our efforts where evidence shows we will have the greatest impact and then layer up multiple initiatives that approach the issue from different angles. We combine lived experience with evidence to shape solutions, share what we learn, and influence systems so more people can live healthy lives.
Join us to improve health equity in Lambeth and Southwark
We’re looking for people who want to use their insight and experience to help shape decisions that improve health and reduce inequality. So for the first time, we are recruiting co-opted members to the Impact on Urban Health Committee to help us govern our organisation.
Co-opted members are not trustees or employees, but they play a full part in discussions, have equal voting rights, and share the same responsibilities as other committee members.
In this role, you’ll influence strategy, decide on major funding proposals, and ensure the voices and realities of local communities are reflected in our work.
Two of the three people we recruit will join our Executive Investment Committee (EIC).
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Who we’re looking for
We want a mix of perspectives and experiences across our Co-opted Members.
All candidates must be either a resident of Lambeth or Southwark, or have a meaningful, ongoing connection to the local community. This may be through lived experience of local health inequalities, deep and sustained involvement in community life (e.g. caring responsibilities, volunteering, community leadership), or other direct roles that provide insight into local realities.
No prior governance experience is required — we provide full induction, training, and ongoing support.
You only need one of these priority skills to apply:
- Tackling Inequity and Structural Racism – Work focused on anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion, addressing discrimination in services or policy, or ensuring marginalised communities shape decisions.
- Community Power and Collective Action – Work that involves community organising, power-building, strengthening local leadership, or supporting communities to influence decisions.
- Climate and Environmental Impact on Health – Work on climate justice, sustainability, environmental risks to health, or supporting communities most affected by climate-related harms.
Other skills we would value:
- Anchor-Institution Partnerships – building relationships with major local institutions (e.g., hospitals, universities, housing associations) to influence their work for community benefit.
- Strategic Communications & Narrative Change – creating messages and campaigns that shift public understanding, shape debate, and influence opinion.
How to Apply
Pre-Application Q&A Session
Impact on Urban Health will host a pre-application Q&A session at 13:00 on 29/01/2025: Please join us on this link.
- Meeting ID: 326 654 910 772 7
- Passcode: j8jM68dt
If you are unable to attend, a recording of this session will be available upon request, please email IOUH@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.
Application
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Inclusive Boards on behalf of Impact on Urban Health. If you wish to apply for this position, please complete this Application Form by 23:59 15/02/2026.
Please complete our diversity monitoring form found here. The information you provide will stay confidential, and will be reviewed and processed separately from the application you make.
Assessment
Your application will be assessed against the person specification outlined in this candidate pack.
Shortlist interviews will take on the following dates:
- 09/03/2026: Inequity and Structural Racism role.
- 11/03/2026: Community Power and Collective Action role.
- 12/03/2026: Climate and Environmental Impact on Health role.
Interviews will take place in person at The Grain House 46 Loman Street London SE1 0EH.
If you require any support or have further questions after reading the packs available via the form on this page, please email IOUH@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.