Chair - Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF)

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair of Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd, trading as Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF).

This is a fixed term role for 3 years. Following formal review, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3 year term. Thereafter, annual extensions of up to 3 additional years may be agreed, subject to satisfactory appraisal and organisational requirements.

HIF is a successful and ambitious wholly-owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT), delivering critical estates, facilities, sterile services and medical engineering services that underpin patient care across acute and community healthcare settings.

As we continue to modernise services, strengthen governance arrangements, support a significant capital investment programme and develop external commercial opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Chair to provide strategic leadership to the Board and help shape the future direction of the Company.

This is an opportunity to lead an organisation that combines NHS values with commercial expertise, delivering safe, efficient and sustainable services while creating lasting value for patients, staff, partners and the wider community.

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The Chair is responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the HIF Board of Directors. The Chair sets the tone for the organisation, ensuring that high standards of governance, integrity, accountability and performance are maintained throughout the Company.

The Chair will:

• Lead the Board and ensure it operates effectively
• Promote constructive relationships between Executive and Non-Executive Directors
• Foster a culture of openness, challenge and continuous improvement
• Ensure the Board provides strategic leadership and direction
• Hold the Managing Director appropriately to account for performance and delivery
• Ensure effective risk management, financial control and governance arrangements
• Lead Board effectiveness reviews and succession planning
• Strengthen relationships with HDFT as shareholder
• Act as an ambassador for HIF and represent the Company externally
• Support development of future business opportunities and organisational growth

Working for our organisation

HIF was established in 2018 and provides estates, facilities and support services at Harrogate District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and community healthcare settings across the whole HDFT footprint.

The services provided by HIF include:

• Estates Maintenance and Capital Delivery
• Domestic Services
• Catering
• Hotel Services
• Portering
• Courier and Transport
• Sterile Services
• Medical Engineering Maintenance and Medical Equipment Library
• Security
• Energy Management
• Car Parking
• Sustainability and Environmental Services
• Consultancy and Business Development
• Corporate Support Functions

HIF works as an integral part of #teamHDFT, supporting the Trust's clinical and operational priorities while increasingly developing external commercial opportunities and income streams. HIF also shares its values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality with HDFT.

Our mission is to be an outstanding provider of services for the benefit of all our customers, communities, staff and partners.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader who can provide strategic direction, independent judgement and effective governance oversight during an exciting period of development for HIF.

The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership at Board level and the ability to build productive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. They will be commercially aware, politically astute and capable of balancing support and challenge while maintaining a clear focus on organisational performance, sustainability and value.

The Chair will be a visible ambassador for the Company, promoting a culture of openness, integrity and continuous improvement. The Chair will also be committed to high standards of corporate governance and able to foster constructive and respectful relationships both within the Board and with our shareholder, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

We are particularly interested in individuals who share our commitment to public service, partnership working and delivering high quality services that support patient care. Experience gained within the NHS, public sector, regulated industries or commercial organisations will be welcomed where it demonstrates the ability to lead effectively in complex environments.

The Chair will have the credibility, judgement and personal style to lead an effective Board, support and challenge the Managing Director, and help shape the future direction of a successful and growing organisation.

Further information regarding the specific qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required for the role can be found in the accompanying Information Pack, Job Description and Person Specification.