Non-Executive Director
Job overview
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As part of the recruitment process, final interviews will take place on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
Our Council of Governors is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to join the Board of Directors at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, values-led finance professional to help shape the future of our Trust at a pivotal time.
We are specifically looking for a candidate with substantial senior-level experience in finance, audit or strategic financial leadership, who will also Chair the Trust’s Finance and Performance Committee. You will play a key role in providing independent oversight of our financial health, performance assurance, and long-term sustainability, whilst supporting the organisation’s strategic recovery and improvement ambitions.
Our values underpin everything we do at GMMH, and successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate alignment with these values as well as with the NHS Leadership Competency Framework for Board Members.
We know that the best boards reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of our services and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities, who are under-represented in these important roles.
Main duties of the job
As Chair of the Finance and Performance Committee, the successful candidate will lead on:
- Oversight of the Trust’s financial strategy, budget planning, recovery programmes, and performance against operational and financial targets.
- Providing assurance to the Board on financial risk, value for money, and the delivery of sustainable, high-quality care.
- Leading committee discussions and scrutinising the Trust’s financial and operational performance with independence and rigour.
- Ensuring that the patient voice and quality of care remain central to financial decision-making.
As a Non-Executive Director and member of the unitary Board, you will:
- Contribute to shaping the Trust’s strategic aims and objectives.
- Hold the Executive Directors to account for the delivery of performance.
- Support governance, uphold the Trust’s values, and champion transparency and continuous improvement.
- Build productive relationships with the Council of Governors and other key stakeholders to ensure effective public accountability.
This post is a public appointment and is not subject to the provisions of employment law.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:
- Significant senior-level finance experience in a large, complex organisation.
- Financial qualifications (e.g. CCAB accountant) are desirable but not essential.
- Experience of leading or overseeing performance improvement, financial recovery, or transformation programmes.
- A sound understanding of corporate governance, assurance, and risk.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to challenge constructively and lead with integrity.
- Alignment with NHS values and a commitment to improving outcomes for diverse population
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement (no more than two pages) to:
[email protected]
Please do not submit your application via this platform.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- See attached candidate brief
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- See attached candidate brief
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www.nhsemployers.org
The Trust mandates all post holders who require a DBS for their role to subscribe to the DBS Update Service. You will be required to enrol for this service for a fee of £16 per year and maintain registration throughout your employment with GMMH.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
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Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
The Home Office introduces new changes from 09/04/2025 that impact the health and care sector, you may wish to familiarise with it here.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**