Non Executive Director (Charity) – Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Hunter Healthcare Resourcing Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board. This role involves providing strategic oversight of charitable funds and influencing healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in charity governance and a commitment to inclusive leadership. Applications are encouraged from diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of charity governance and impact.
• Senior-level experience from the charity sector or public service.
• Values-driven leadership with a commitment to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent scrutiny and insight to our Board.
• Chair the Charitable Funds Committee.
• Influence the future of healthcare delivery.

Skills

Charity governance

Leadership experience

Strategic oversight

Job description

Non Executive Director (Charity) – Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Surrey

£14,000 per annum

Closing Date

September 26, 2025

Reference

N/A

Make a lasting difference to health and care in Surrey and beyond.

The Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a new Non-Executive Director (NED) to join our high-performing Board. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the future of healthcare delivery, with a focus on chairing our Charitable Funds Committee and providing strategic oversight of our award-winning charity.

We are a CQC-rated ‘Outstanding’ organization serving over 400,000 people with hospital services, specialist cancer care for three million, and extensive adult community services. As part of a newly formed group with Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals, and a key member of the Surrey Heartlands Provider Collaborative, we are committed to continuous improvement and excellence.

We are looking for a collaborative, curious, and values-driven leader who can:

• Provide independent scrutiny and insight to our Board and charity team
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of charity governance and impact
• Bring senior-level experience from the charity sector, public service, or similar complex environments
• Champion our values: Caring Together, Continuously Improving, Learning Together, Excelling Together

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our communities. We particularly welcome expressions of interest from underrepresented groups who demonstrate a genuine commitment to public service and inclusive leadership.

To arrange an informal conversation or to apply, please contact Rhiannon Smith or Jenny Adrian at Hunter Healthcare.

For the candidate information pack, please click here.