Community Associate Non-Executive Director in London

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, delivering safe, compassionate and sustainable care across East London. We are looking for a highly experienced, values‑driven individual to join our Board as a Community Associate Non‑Executive Director. The role provides an opportunity for a career in NHS non‑executive governance, particularly for candidates new to NHS non‑executive roles or based in North East London.

Responsibilities:

• Bring independent judgement, strategic insight and constructive challenge to support the Board in setting the Trust’s strategic direction and upholding governance standards.
• Provide independent support to the Board and contribute to board discussions on the strategic, financial and operational matters of the Trust.
• Advise on the Trust’s regulatory and compliance context as an Associate Non‑Executive Director.

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of living and working in North East London.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to question, constructively challenge, influence and be independent-minded to ensure decisions reflect the public benefit.
• Analytical and clear‑thinking skills, including the ability to assess complex information and situations objectively.
• Teamworking ability, willingness to use skills for the organisation’s good and maintain accountability and confidentiality.
• High levels of probity, integrity, discretion, fairness and adherence to effective corporate governance principles.
• Strong commitment to the NHS and public sector values and to equality and diversity.
• Understanding of the health care agenda and the NHS value system.
• Understanding of the regulatory context for Associate Non‑Executive Directors and ability to uphold the Nolan Principles.
• Strong personal commitment to the Trust values.
• Ability to meet the relevant time commitment and satisfy Fit and Proper Person requirements.

Desirable Criteria:

• Ability to anticipate and exploit change.
• Stakeholder community knowledge and strong commitment to local community needs.
• Understanding of the health inequalities agenda, the digital agenda, digital innovation and digital exclusion.
• Experience of working in a management role in the NHS or in a university.
• Experience of delivering change in a complex organisational environment and of providing strategic direction in an executive capacity.
• Clear knowledge of the local health and care economy.
• Experience of senior-level work in complex organisations in North East London.

Other Requirements:

• Fit and Proper Person status must be met.
• Visa sponsorship can be considered only if the post is eligible for a Skilled Worker visa and all eligibility criteria are satisfied.
• Evidence of the right to work in the UK is required prior to appointment.

Commitment to Inclusion:

Barts Health NHS Trust strives to build a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates. All applicants are invited to discuss flexible working arrangements with the recruiting manager.

Equal Opportunities:

As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. The Trust reserves the right to expire vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

This role is subject to UK immigration requirements. Where sponsorship is required, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa in accordance with current UK Visas and Immigration rules. Evidence of the right to work in the UK is required before appointment.