Non-Executive Director (Chair of Finance or Audit)
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- Employer:
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Location:
- Norwich
- Remuneration:
- £13,390 per annum for approximately four days per month.
- Closing date:
- 9am Monday 30th March 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe129047
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Description
Help shape the future of mental health and learning disability care in Norfolk and Suffolk
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, everything we do is driven by a our ambition to to deliver safer, kinder, better care for the people and communities we serve. With over 5,000 dedicated colleagues, we are on a journey of improvement; one that demands strong governance, courageous leadership, and a Board that brings challenge, compassion, and clarity in equal measure.
We are now looking for a new Non‑Executive Director who will help shape this next chapter. You will join a Board committed to learning and progress, working alongside our Executive team to steer the Trust’s strategic direction, strengthen our culture, and ensure that the quality and safety of our services meet the highest standards. Your voice will matter; not only in the boardroom, but in the way we hold ourselves to account for the experiences of service users, families, carers, and staff.
This role calls for someone who brings senior leadership experience from a complex, people‑focused environment and who understands what good governance feels like in practice. You will be someone who thinks independently, speaks with integrity, and builds relationships rooted in trust. You will need to have financial leadership experience or a background that enables you to chair one of our key assurance committees, but just as importantly, you will have the curiosity, empathy, and courage needed to support and challenge the organisation as it continues to evolve.
We are determined that our Board reflects the diversity and vibrancy of our communities. We particularly welcome candidates from the global majority, and those with lived experience of mental health or community health services.
If you share our commitment to improving lives, strengthening services, and supporting a compassionate culture, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For more information, please visit https://join-nsft.com or contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson:
Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant & Research Lead
E: julia.stclare@gatenbysanderson.com
Joanna Riley, Principal Researcher
E: joanna.riley@gatenbysanderson.com
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How to Apply
- Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
- A completed fit and proper person form – the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
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