Become the Next Chair of the TEC Services Association

0​2 September 2025

A unique opportunity to lead the UK’s voice for technology enabled care

The TEC Services Association (TSA) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a clear vision: to drive transformation and growth of the technology enabled care (TEC) sector by strengthening partnerships, harnessing data and empowering people.

We exist to improve lives. TEC helps people of all ages - whether living with disabilities, long-term conditions, or in later life - to live safely, independently and with dignity, often in their own homes. From supporting people to manage health conditions, to reducing loneliness and providing families with peace of mind, the impact of our work is felt in communities across the UK.

We achieve this by shaping national policy, setting standards, and guiding organisations to deliver services that are safe, resilient and person-centred. Through our subsidiary, TEC Quality, we deliver the UK’s only UKAS-accredited Quality Standards Framework (QSF) for TEC and community equipment services. This ensures services not only comply with regulation, but actively raise the bar for quality and innovation.

TSA also represents a vibrant and committed membership. Our 350+ members include local authorities, health and care providers, housing organisations, charities and technology suppliers, working together with us to embed technology into health, housing and social care, and create better outcomes for people and communities.

Driving national priorities forward

TSA is not just responding to the national policy agenda—we are actively shaping and supporting it.

Through the NHS Long Term Plan and the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, three strategic shifts are clear: moving care from hospital into the community, from sickness into prevention, and from analogue to digital. TSA is working across government, regulators, providers and industry to help deliver on all three:

• Hospital to community: Helping services use TEC to support earlier intervention, wraparound care and safe independence at home.
• Sickness to prevention: Championing preventative models, from digital monitoring to proactive community support, reducing pressure on overstretched health and care services.
• Analogue to digital: Playing a leading role in the Analogue-to-Digital (A to D) programme, safeguarding vulnerable residents and ensuring a safe, inclusive transition.

We are also:

• Driving TEC Standards: Supporting government’s commitment to national standards, ensuring they are meaningful, practical and grounded in frontline delivery.
• Delivering the Telecare National Action Plan (TNAP): Actively coordinating with government, Ofcom, telecoms providers and service providers to deliver a safe national transition.
• Shaping the 2030 Business Plan: Leading the sector’s evolution through innovation in AI, predictive analytics, integrated community hubs and workforce transformation.
• Supporting Care to Connect (APPG Report): Convening partners and supporting pilots to strengthen digital readiness and safeguard residents across the UK.

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic Chair to lead our Board and work closely with our Chief Executive. This position calls for a high-profile leader with the authority, vision and credibility to influence government, regulators and system leaders, and to help convene partners around TSA’s mission.

As Chair, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, ensuring TSA fulfils its mission and national role
• Guide effective governance and accountability across TSA and TEC Quality
• Influence at the highest levels of government, regulatory bodies, care systems and industry
• Act as a convenor, bringing together diverse voices to support a shared vision for the future of TEC
• Champion the role of technology in improving lives and strengthening services

Who we are looking for

We need an individual with:

• Proven senior leadership experience in complex organisations
• Strong governance expertise and the ability to lead Boards effectively
• The credibility to engage directly with ministers, regulators, system leaders and industry figures
• A deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges across health, housing and social care, and the role technology plays in addressing them
• Outstanding communication skills and ambassadorial presence, with the ability to convene and influence

Why this role matters

The TEC sector is entering a new era of growth and transformation. With the NHS and government prioritising prevention, community-based support and digital integration, technology is becoming central to how care is delivered. TSA is leading this transformation. Our Chair will guide our vision to 2030, shape the national agenda and ensure technology delivers better outcomes for people and communities across the UK.

F​or more information and how to apply, view the full job description here.