Non Executive Director

Health Jobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Non-Executive Director to enhance the Trust Board with fresh perspectives and expertise. This role involves strategic oversight, governance, and ensuring the Trust meets its objectives while focusing on quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in commissioning and strategy, with a commitment to improving mental health services in Birmingham and Solihull. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and shaping the future of mental health care.

Benefits

Relocation Expenses Reimbursement

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Induction Program

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, strategy, and system working.
• Strong understanding of finance and public responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Trust strategy and objectives.
• Monitor performance and support Executive team.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide leadership.

Skills

Commissioning and Partnership Working

Strategy and Organisational Transformation

Understanding System Working

Integrity and Public Responsibility

Finance and Budgeting

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Please note that this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job overview

We are recruiting to the post of a Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.

All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.

Main duties of the job

The Non-Executive Director is expected to:

• Contribute to the development of Trust strategy and to the establishment of challenging objectives and performance targets.

• Keep abreast of the changing service, policy and commercial context, both internal and external to the Trust.

• Monitor the performance of the Trust and its Executive team, supporting them in the effective delivery of the strategy.

• Be assured that the necessary resources are in place for the Trust to meet its objectives and plans.

• Be assured that controls and information systems are in place to provide reliable and timely information to the Board about the financial performance and standing, the quality of services provided and the clinical performance of the Trust.

• Chair or participate in Committees of the Board as required.

• Chair Appointment Committees for Medical Consultant appointments.

• Be assured that the Trust works within the terms of its authorisation and constitution.

• Provide visible leadership within the Trust along with fellow Board members, investing time in visiting operational areas and engaging with staff and service users.

• Work closely with the Council of Governors, whose role it is to hold the Board to account through the Non-Executive Directors.

Working for our organisation

Our values are really important to us. Our key priority is the quality of the patient experience - we're about people first. We strive to continuously improve the quality of our services responsively and in partnership with what local people want from their mental health provider.

The successful Non-Executive Director will have experience in at least two or more of the following areas: Commissioning and Partnership Working, Strategy and Organisational Transformation and Understanding System Working in addition to having a good understanding of social, economic, and environmental issues affecting the areas of Birmingham and Solihull.

We expect our Non-Executive Directors to bring passion and commitment as well as the capability to play a crucial role in securing a bright, sustainable and successful future for the Trust and the communities we serve. The successful candidate must live in the area served by the Trust or adjacent to it for practical reasons.

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. The Trust will welcome applications that will ensure a wider diversity at Board level.

To arrange an informal conversation with the Chair, Phil Gayle, please contact Paige Harrison via email on [email protected]

Interview arrangements:

Activity

Date

Informal conversation with CEO

13-15 May (Paige Harrison will arrange)

Stakeholder Groups

Friday 16 May 2025

Interview Panel

Monday 19 May 2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are recruiting to the post of a Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.

All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.

Full details in the job description and person specification.

Person specification

Essential
Essential criteria

• Commissioning and Partnership Working
• Strategy and organisational transformation
• Understanding system working
• A high level of integrity with a strong sense of public responsibility as enshrined in the Nolan principals
• A strong understanding of finance, budgeting and control
• Strong capabilities to act as an ambassador on behalf of the Trust
• The ability to engage with and influence a range of stakeholders including the Council of Governors, Health Professionals, Local Authorities and community groups

Desirable criteria

• A strong commitment to the NHS and interest in mental healthcare issues
• An understanding of the NHS and the external environment in which it operates
• The ability to command the trust and respect of colleagues

Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case by case basis.

Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.

All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust's induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e-learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9-14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non UK /Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) . The minimum salary threshold for a Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.

Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.

Please note - if you are applying for a role within Police custody, due to Police Vetting requirements you must have been a UK resident for the last years.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job description ( PDF , 608.3 KB )
• Person specification ( PDF , 680.3 KB )
• Applicant Guide ( PDF , 313.5 KB )
• Information for Applicants ( PDF , 431.5 KB )
• Everyday Behaviours Guide ( PDF , 159.9 KB )
• Equality Statement ( PDF , 572.5 KB )