Non-executive director and associate non-executive director
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Time Commitment: Approximately 1 day per month (12 days per annum)
Location: Meetings will take place in Cambridge or remotely, as circumstances require
Term: Non-executive directors are appointed for terms of three years
Deadline: 9 am Friday 2 January 2026
About Health Innovation East
Great ideas only make a difference for our health when they are put into practice. Whether we’re working with global companies, pioneering start‑ups, universities or health providers we help the best innovations in health and care reach the people, places and problems where they deliver most benefit. As the regional innovation arm of the NHS our team includes healthcare professionals, specialist technologists and commercial advisors; our collective skill set is at the forefront of the advances being made across health and care.
The East of England is home to some of the world’s greatest science and healthcare practitioners, yet it is also characterised by significant health inequalities. We are proud to be part of a national network that strives to bring the most promising innovations to those who need them.
About the role
Health Innovation East is an independent company limited by guarantee, governed by a Board that has collective responsibility for the company’s performance. The Board is led by an independent Chair, to whom our non‑executive directors and the executive director (CEO) are accountable. The Board plays a critical role in shaping our strategy, vision and purpose and holds the company to account for the delivery of our strategy and objectives. It also ensures that strategic risks to the organisation are managed and mitigated effectively.
Health Innovation East is now seeking up to two exceptional individuals to join our Board. One will serve as a non‑executive director and a further individual may be appointed as an associate non‑executive director. Associate non‑executive directors fulfil all the duties of non‑executive directors but, while they will be senior individuals with substantial experience in their chosen fields, they may not yet have had previous board‑level experience. All successful candidates will bring their strategic and/or executive expertise to Health Innovation East as we grow our influence and our capacity to support the adoption and spread of innovation in healthcare across the East of England.
How to apply
Candidates are requested to send their CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) setting out why they are interested in the role and how their experience demonstrates their suitability. Applications should be sent in confidence to recruitment@healthinnovationeast.co.uk by 09:00 on Friday 2 January 2026.
Following a short‑listing process, panel interviews will be held in January. This is likely to be face‑to‑face in Cambridge. If you require any clarification on the role or any aspect of the application process, please email Claire Bisset, our Company Secretary, at comsec@healthinnovationeast.co.uk.
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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