Non-Executive Director in England

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust, established to deliver high‑quality, safe and sustainable support services that enable the Trust and wider system to operate effectively. The organisation provides a diverse portfolio including estates and facilities management, outpatient pharmacy, private healthcare services, and a range of commercial and operational support functions.

Operating with robust governance, strong leadership and a commitment to long‑term sustainability, SWFT Clinical Services Ltd plays a critical role in ensuring that essential support services are efficient, responsive and aligned to the evolving needs of patients, staff and system partners. The company’s commercial flexibility allows it to innovate, modernise and deliver services that add value while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and financial stewardship.

The organisation is driven by its own values — Supportive, Progressive and Diverse — which shape how teams work, how decisions are made and how services are delivered. These values underpin a culture where staff feel empowered; customers are listened to and improvement is embedded into everyday practice.

Through disciplined oversight, sound risk management and a focus on innovation and workforce development, SWFT Clinical Services Ltd supports the Trust’s strategic objectives while ensuring services are delivered ethically, transparently and efficiently. The company’s purpose is clear: to provide high‑quality, value for money support services that enable NHS Trusts to provide excellent patient care.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a key role in supporting and constructively challenging the executive team, ensuring the organisation operates with strong governance, financial discipline, effective workforce oversight and consistently high standards of care. The role is not representational. You will share collective responsibility for the performance. You will be expected to act objectively, bring external perspective, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Board in ensuring robust governance, assurance and risk management arrangements.
• Contribute to the development and oversight of:

• Business planning and organisational priorities
• Financial sustainability and efficiency
• Workforce strategy, culture and leadership development
• Systems, processes and digital enablement

You will work closely with the Chair, fellow Board members, helping to shape strategic direction while maintaining appropriate independence and challenge.

We are seeking individuals with senior‑level experience who can bring sound judgement, credibility and confidence at Board or equivalent level. Candidates may come from NHS, wider public sector, regulated environments or relevant private or third sector backgrounds.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience operating at Board or equivalent senior leadership level.
• A strong understanding of governance, assurance and risk.
• The confidence to challenge constructively while building effective working relationships.
• Strategic thinking combined with pragmatic decision‑making.
• A commitment to company values and public service.

The Board is particularly interested in individuals who bring depth in one or more of the following areas:

• Estates, Facilities and Capital Projects.
• Finance, audit, investment or commercial oversight.
• Workforce, organisational development or HR governance.
• Clinical governance, quality or patient safety.
• Transformation, systems change or digital enablement.
• Operating or scaling services within complex organisations.

Previous Non‑Executive experience is welcomed but not essential; strong first‑time NED candidates with the right skills and mindset are encouraged to apply.

Approximately 1–2 days per month, including Board and committee meetings. Remuneration is aligned to NHS subsidiary expectations. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.

SWFT Clinical Services Ltd is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities it serves. Applications are warmly welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under‑represented at Board level.

For a confidential discussion or to request the Candidate Briefing Pack, please contact Neil Fineberg at. Applications should be submitted via email to: