Overview
The role of the NEDs is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trusts strategy and performance, and to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance. In addition, NEDs chair our Board Committees, therefore if successfully appointed into the finance NED role, the individual will be required to chair the Trust Finance and Performance Committee. The Associate NED role supports the Board succession strategy and helps us to achieving a balance of skills. Whilst the Associate NEDs cannot participate in any formal vote at Board, they are very much an equal voice in discussion.
Qualifications
Specifically for this post you will need to be a qualified financial accountant with current professional registration. You will also have Board or senior level financial leadership experience gained in a large and complex public facing organisation with experience as a member of a Board Committee.
Remuneration & Commitments
The remuneration is £13,000 per annum with a time commitment of around 4-5 days per month. For an informal discussion with the Chair, a NED/Associate NED or the Chief Executive then please contact Kelly Jupp, Trust Secretary on 0191 223 1702 or .
Application Process
For further information on the role please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy. This post is subject to the rehabilitation of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Due to the seniority of post, appropriate checks relevant to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will also be undertaken. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Closing Date Sunday 16 November 2025 at midnight
Interview Date Thursday 11 December 2025
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