We are seeking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to join our Board of Directors, during the summer of 2022. Non-Executive Directors play a key role within the Trust and on our Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who can bring their talents and experience to strengthen and bring new perspectives to the Board of Directors.
To achieve the best balance of skills on the Board, we are particularly looking to recruit individuals with sound business acumen and who have substantial experience of operating at very senior level outside of the NHS and public sector. We are interested to hear from individuals from a range of backgrounds and sectors, which may include (but not limited to) areas such as legal, digital, finance and performance, communications and engagement, customer service. For both of these appointments we are keen to appoint individuals who live in, or have close links with Cumbria, and an understanding of the geography and the populations we serve.
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are committed to the aim across the NHS to achieve gender-balanced boards with a goal of delivering that through this recruitment campaign. We particularly welcome applications from females and those from non-binary backgrounds, people from the black and minority ethnic communities, and disabled people whom we know are under-represented in non-executive roles.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Sound business acumen and substantial experience of operating at very senior level outside of the NHS and public sector
- Board level or equivalent experience in a large and/or complex organisation
- Understanding of achieving organisational and culture change management and transformation in a dynamic organisation
- Experience of providing appropriate leadership, oversight, support and challenge at decision-making levels in a diverse organisation
Desirable criteria
- We are open to individuals from a range of backgrounds and sectors, which may include (but are not limited to) areas such as legal, digital, finance and performance, communications and engagement, customer service.
Skills
Essential criteria
- A good knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
- A commitment to and experience of equality diversity and inclusion
Desirable criteria
- We are keen to appoint individuals who live in, or have close links with Cumbria, with an understanding of the geography and the populations we serve.