The client is a not-for-profit community interest company that provides a wide range of urgent and integrated primary care services in the East Midlands. They employ over 2,000 workers and deliver essential healthcare services, including NHS 111, out-of-hours, urgent care, and community services. Their mission is to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and moments that matter, guided by their core CARE values: Compassionate, Accomplished, Respectful, and Encouraging. The client aims to create a work culture where employees feel supported, recognized, and empowered.
To enhance their strategic direction, performance, and governance, the client seeks to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to their board. The first role is for the Chair of the Risk and Audit Management Committee, requiring a strategic and commercially savvy leader with significant expertise in governance, finance, and risk. The ideal candidate for this position will be a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience and a history of achieving results in complex organizations. Previous experience as a non-executive director is preferred.
The second role calls for a senior leader who can offer strategic insight and leadership in digital transformation. This candidate should have experience in leveraging digital technologies to improve service delivery and a solid record of success at the director level or an equivalent role within commercial or public sector organizations.
Applicants should submit a current CV and a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the job description, providing examples that demonstrate how they meet the essential requirements. They must detail any employment or education gaps and include contact information for referees who cover at least two roles, including current and most recent employers. Upon appointment, references covering the last six years will be required, adhering to the NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. The selection process will ensure permission is gained before contacting referees. Applicants are encouraged to confirm that their contact information is accurate before submitting their applications.