Trustee - Hampstead, London

Royal Free Charity; Ealing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a trustee to join its board, focusing on enhancing healthcare access and supporting a thriving workforce. The ideal candidate will possess high-level financial expertise and strategic thinking skills, capable of balancing risk and opportunity. This role emphasizes collaboration and sound judgment, contributing to vital support for staff and groundbreaking research. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace dedicated to making a global impact through innovative healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• High level of financial expertise required.
• Ability to balance risk and opportunity effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trustee on the board.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance.

Skills

Financial Expertise

Strategic Thinking

Excellent Communication Skills

Collaborative Approach

Sound Judgment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a new trustee to join our board. Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000+ staff of the RFL and their 2 million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid, and Royal Free hospitals, along with more than 30 NHS services.

We are a solution-focused strategic partner to the RFL, helping our hospitals to advance further and faster than the NHS could alone. We believe funding decisions should be based on strategic priority and impact, with a strong focus on co-production. We invest in: enhanced support for patients, vital support for our staff, ground-breaking research and innovation, and cutting-edge medical equipment. The generosity of our donors, fundraisers, and volunteers enables us to do this.

We are looking for a trustee with a high level of financial expertise. You should be a strategic thinker capable of balancing risk and opportunity. Excellent communication skills and the ability to probe and challenge both the executive and board colleagues appropriately are essential, along with a collaborative approach and sound judgment.

Closing date: Friday 2 May 2025, 12pm.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. Accessibility is a priority for us.

If you require any accessibility amendments or support during the application and interview process, please let us know. No question or request is too big or small. We aim to make this experience comfortable and enjoyable, allowing you to bring your best self to the process.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity, aligning with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy, and respect.