# Non-Executive Director > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/non-executive-director/90a7d77c-bdc1-4b77-ac26-b8d6463035c0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/non-executive-director/90a7d77c-bdc1-4b77-ac26-b8d6463035c0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Luton - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Manager and corporate - **Salary:** £13,000 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 3 years (Contract for Services) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T13:33:32.832Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bedfordshire/Luton/Bedfordshire_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Board_NonExecutive_Director/Board_NonExecutive_Director-v8138943 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8138943?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ldh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview As a Non-Executive Director, you will work alongside the Chair, Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors as an equal member of the Board. Together, you will be responsible for strategic leadership, development and overall performance of the Trust. This is a significant opportunity to play a central role in shaping the financial and operational success of a high-performing and ambitious organisation. You will provide visible and independent leadership as the Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee, supporting the Board in maintaining strong financial stewardship, driving operational excellence, and ensuring robust oversight of performance against the Trust’s strategic objectives. Download the Recruitment Pack for further information. The Trust values diverse leadership and believes Boards should reflect the communities they serve. Applications from all backgrounds, including ethnic minority, LGBTQ+, disabled people, and women, are encouraged. If you are a senior leader with a strong  track record and a commitment to inclusive, values‑led leadership, we welcome your application. The standard Trac process does not apply. Please send your CV to: \[email protected\]. You will be contacted regarding next steps. ### Main duties of the job Key Functions and Responsibilities A Non-Executive Director will typically bring senior-level experience in areas such as (but not necessarily restricted to) finance, audit, commerce, legal, government, the third sector or health. While expertise in finance and audit may be a key factor in your appointment, your primary responsibility is to contribute as a member of the unitary board, rather than as a specialist adviser. A key responsibility is ensuring financial and performance risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately, while seeking assurance on internal controls and working collaboratively with other committees to provide comprehensive oversight. You will build a strong relationships with Board members and executives, bringing independent judgement, external perspective and constructive challenge, while actively supporting the Trust’s values, strategy and objectives. You are also likely to have strong external connections, but you are in no sense a representative of any external body. All Non-Executive Directors are expected to uphold THRIVE values, maintain confidentiality, participate in appraisal, comply with policies, regulations, and the Constitution. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Essential Criteria - A UK-recognised professional accounting or finance qualification, supported by substantial and relevant senior-level experience within a large and complex organisation. - The credibility, expertise and leadership capability to chair the Finance, Investment & Performance Committee and, potentially, the Audit and Risk Committee in the future. - Experience at a senior leadership level, at or close to Board level - Experience in working within large, complex commercial, public or voluntary organisations. Desirable Criteria - Strong understanding of financial management, with the ability to balance the competing objectives of quality, operational performance and finance, and the ability to develop an understanding of how this works in a health and care setting - Excellent understanding of finance and audit committee practice, risk management framework. - Strategic and innovative thinking, particularly in the context of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. - Sound knowledge of good governance principles, particularly within public bodies. - Experience building effective partnerships across organisations, communities and stakeholders. We Are Also Seeking Individuals Who Can Demonstrate - Strategic thinking and the ability to monitor delivery and performance. - The ability to build trust and credibility with patients, staff, partners and local communities. - A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. - Strong teamwork, constructive challenge and effective Board-level collaboration. - The ability to learn quickly, demonstrate the behaviours expected within the NHS Board Leadership Competency Framework, and commit sufficient time to fulfil the role effectively. The successful candidate is required to be or become a Foundation Trust Public member of the Trust and be a resident in Bedfordshire or its surrounding counties. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to present information clearly and coherently in a written application - The ability to demonstrate personal actions and behaviours, such as those set out in the NHS Board Leadership Competency Framework ### Knowledge **Essential** - The ability to bring creative and strategic thinking, especially considering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. - Ability to formulate and develop strategy, and effectively monitor its implementation. **Desirable** - Robust understanding of the principles and practice of good governance, notably in public bodies. - Strong understanding of financial management, with the ability to balance the competing objectives of quality, operational performance and finance, and the ability to develop an understanding of how this works in a health and care setting. - Excellent working knowledge of finance and audit committee practices and risk management frameworks. ### Residency **Essential** - Residency within the catchment areas specified in the Trust Constitution, namely Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, or Northamptonshire. ### Experience **Essential** - Substantial and relevant experience within a large and complex organisation, with the credibility, expertise and capability to chair the Finance, Investment & Performance Committee. - Experience at a senior leadership level, at or close to Board level. - Experience in working within large, complex commercial, public or voluntary organisations. **Desirable** - Experience of building strategic external partnerships and collaborating with different communities and partner organisations, with an understanding of the Trust’s role as an anchor institution within our local communities. ### Qualification **Essential** - A relevant UK-recognised professional accounting or finance qualification ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 631.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10473688) - [l&d hospital site map (pdf, 96.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1454) - [person specification (pdf, 631.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10473689) - [information for disabled applicants (pdf, 98.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2870) - [occupational health - functional aspects of job role ned (pdf, 128.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10437336) - [disclosure & barring information and recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 78.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1456) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.