Non-Executive Director - My First Five Years

Salary: £12,000 per annum

Time Commitment: 1 day per month or equivalent (ie. 2 x half days)

We are My First Five Years - an exciting scale-up technology business with a next generation parenting App, social media platform and community for parents of children under the age of five. This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of one of the UK’s most exciting scale-up businesses, making a real difference in the lives of thousands of families.

Knowing that children do not develop to a timetable, we are the only app of its kind to tailor a child’s unique first five year journey in accordance with where the child is at. We are on a mission to break generational parenting cycles and take the ‘comparanoia’ out of parenting!

2023 will be a transformational year of growth, and we are looking for a Non-Executive Director to join our Board and work closely with our Co-founders Jennie Johnson MBE and Alistair Bryce-Clegg, who have amassed over 50 years’ experience in the early years sector.

As a key member of our Board, you will have the opportunity to shape our future on this very exciting trajectory.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have significant direct-to-customer marketing experience.
• Have experience of launching brand-led direct to consumer products.
• Have worked at Director or C-Suite level.
• Have a network of contacts that can open doors for the brand to speed traction.
• Have a broad understanding of digital-first marketing including paid, organic, influencer and other marketing channels - with a proven track record in scaling customer base.

Your role will include:

• Working directly with the founders providing strategic advice and support.
• Attending board meetings (6 per year) to assist the founders and executive team with strategic guidance and input.
• Acting as an ambassador for My First Five Years.

The founders’ value and encourage diversity and welcome individuals to apply from all backgrounds, including those who are members of minority communities.

For further information: Send covering letter and CV to  [email protected]