Non Executive Director

NHFM (Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management); North Shields; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join the Board. The role focuses on shaping the future of the organisation delivering estates, facilities and support services across Northumbria.

The appointee will bring independence, strong judgement and a commitment to staff engagement and inclusive culture. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they offer curiosity, the ability to ask insightful questions, and the capacity to challenge the Executive Team

Qualifications

• Independent perspective and strong judgement on board decisions.
• Ability to ask insightful questions and provide constructive challenge to the Executive Team.
• Commitment to staff engagement, inclusion and organisational culture.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future direction of Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd through strategic governance.
• Act as a voice for staff experiences and diverse stakeholder voices at the Board table.
• Attend the Board and contribute to robust, fair and inclusive decision-making.

Job description

Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of an organisation that delivers vital estates, facilities and support services across Northumbria Healthcare. We are looking for an individual who can bring an independent perspective, strong judgement and a commitment to ensuring our decisions remain grounded in the needs and experiences of our workforce and the communities we serve.

Candidates do not need to have previous board experience. We are interested in candidates who are naturally curious, willing to ask insightful questions and able to provide constructive challenge to the Executive Team. Equally important is the ability to listen, engage and build relationships, ensuring that a wide range of voices are heard. We are seeking someone who can act as a voice for those whose perspectives may not always be represented around the Board table and who is passionate about staff engagement, inclusion and organisational culture.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience, frontline operational insight, commercial expertise or experience of leading change in complex organisations. Above all, we want to attract diverse candidates who will bring fresh thinking, broaden the Board’s perspective and strengthen the quality of strategic challenge and decision-making to sit alongside two experienced Non-Executive Directors.

If you share our commitment to public service, inclusion and continuous improvement, and can help us shape the future direction of NHFM, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd November 2026.

NRG Executive are supporting Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (NHFM) who area a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with these appointments and can provide further information about the roles, the organisations and the appointment process.

Diversity and inclusion

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to increasing the diversity of its Boards and to ensuring that appointments are made through a fair, open and inclusive process.

We welcome interest from candidates whose background, experience and identity will broaden and enhance the range of perspectives represented in Board discussions. Applications will be assessed on merit, against the requirements of each role, from the widest possible pool of candidates.

Eligibility and checks

Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can meet the time commitment required for the relevant appointment and comply with any eligibility requirements associated with the role.

Please note that to be eligible to apply for this role candidates must reside in the North East and North Cumbria region (i.e. the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).

Given the significant public profile and responsibility associated with Board appointments, appropriate background checks will be undertaken to ensure those appointed meet Fit and Proper Person requirements. A Disclosure and Barring Service check may also be required.