Job requirements
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Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
previous experience as a Non-Executive Director, with a strong understanding of Board-level governance, assurance and decision-making
- Experience
senior-level experience in finance, audit, risk or assurance within a complex or regulated environment
- Experience
strong knowledge of financial reporting, financial controls, audit and risk management, with the ability to interpret and challenge financial information and key judgements
- Experience
experience of working effectively with internal and external auditors and assurance frameworks
- Experience
experience of chairing, or significant experience contributing to, an Audit and Risk Committee or equivalent would be helpful, providing confidence to lead robust assurance discussions
- Experience
an understanding of the financial and regulatory context of healthcare, public services or purpose-led organisations
- Experience
experience of working in, or alongside, clinical or healthcare settings would be advantageous but is not required
- Experience
Experience of running a business or commercial enterprise would be advantageous
- Qualifications
a recognised professional accountancy qualification, for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
the ability to provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge at Board level, without becoming operationally involved
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
sound judgement and confidence to raise difficult issues clearly, calmly and proportionately
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
the ability to take a strategic, organisation-wide view of risk, resilience and long-term financial sustainability
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
strong analytical skills, with the ability to focus Board discussions on what matters most
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
the confidence and capability to chair discussions effectively, encouraging challenge and bringing issues to conclusion
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
alignment with CSHs values, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and empathy
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
the ability to work collaboratively with fellow Non-Executive Directors, the Executive Team and Board committees
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Central Surrey Health (CSH) is an employee-owned, not-for-profit social enterprise providing adult community health services across North-West Surrey.
We are seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to join our Board, bringing strong expertise in finance, audit, risk and assurance. We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine this with experience of leading or running business, commercial enterprise or significant operational function, bringing a broader commercial perspective to Board discussions.
This is an opportunity to bring your experience, independent perspective and professional judgement to an organisation delivering high-quality community healthcare. You will contribute to the strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of CSH at an important time for community services.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.
Find out more and apply
Closing date: 20 Sep 2026
Interview date: 20 Oct 2026
How to apply: Please email your cover letter and CV to csh.recruitment.team@nhs.net.
Your letter should explain your interest in joining CSH Surrey Board and experience, skills and perspectives you would bring to the role.
Note: Please do NOT apply via the NHS Jobs.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Karla McGuire, Executive Assistant of Chair, at karla.mcguire@nhs.net, who will be pleased to assist.
Main duties of the job
As a Non-Executive Director, you will contribute to the collective leadership of CSH, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic insight to support effective governance and decision-making.
You will bring strong financial and assurance expertise, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key issues and risks, and provide thoughtful challenge to the Executive Team and Board.
While your particular contribution will be in finance, audit, risk and assurance, you will take a broad organisational perspective and contribute across the full range of Board matters, including sustainability, growth opportunities and commercial decision-making where appropriate.
You will ideally bring
significant senior or Board-level experience in finance, audit, risk or assurance
a strong understanding of financial management, reporting, controls and organisational risk
experience of operating in a complex, regulated or highly accountable environment
experience of audit and assurance processes
a recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience
experience of leading, managing or running a business, commercial enterprise or substantial operational function, bringing commercial acumen and strategic insight.
Experience within healthcare, public services, social enterprise or another purpose-led organisation would be advantageous, as would experience running or leading a commercial organisation.
About us
Why CSH?
This is an exciting time to join CSH as we continue to evolve and consider the future of community health services.
As a Non-Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation's governance, sustainability and strategic direction, helping ensure that patients, staff and local communities remain at the heart of our decisions.
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Details
- Date posted: 28 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13,000 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 3 years
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: B9074-26-0061
- Job locations: 4th Floor, Dukes Court, Dukes Street, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5BH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Further information about CSH, the Board, the role and the experience we are seeking is available in the Candidate Information Pack.
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