Non-Executive Directors

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care is seeking to appoint up to 4 new Non-Executive Directors to the board of NHS England. 

NHS England shares responsibility with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care for promoting a comprehensive health system in England, for securing improvements in physical and mental health, and for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ill-health.  

NHS England is responsible for arranging the provision of health services and for more than £186 billion of funds. 

The primary role of NHS England’s Non-Executive Directors is, within a unitary Board, to assist in developing the strategy for NHS England, and then overseeing performance delivery. Non-Executive Directors also play a part in representing NHS England externally, alongside the Chief Executive, the Chair and the wider Executive team.

Candidates should bring a career track record of delivery with an ability to operate effectively on the board of a high-profile national organisation, and an understanding of corporate governance. They should also have sound judgement, and strong strategic and communication skills. 

In addition, candidates should bring skills and senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

- delivering transformational change in large and complex organisations

- NHS leadership

- technology and digital

- innovation and research 

- primary care, community care, neighbourhood health or mental health care 

- local government

- voluntary and charity sector 

- representing patients’ experience

Remuneration will be £7,883 per annum for a time commitment of two to three days per month on main Board engagement. Non-Executive Directors also sit on at least one of the Board’s sub-committees, which can increase the overall time commitment to three to five days a month. 

The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care determines the length of appointment, which will be for 3 years. 

Additional Information

For more information, please visit the Public Appointments website: http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/8209 

If you require this information in an alternative format, please call Rachael Gingell on 0207 4849424 or Permjeet Butler on 0113 254 5915 quoting reference number VAC-8209.

The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday, 16 January 2025.  The Department of Health and Social Care values and promotes diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community.