Job vacancy: Associate Non-Executive Director, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool

Job summary

Main area: Trust Board
Grade: NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director
Contract: Non Executive Director
Hours: Part time - Approximately 3 days per month
Job ref: 287-NED-3-26

Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: LUHFT
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £13,500 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 01/09/2026 23:59

Associate Non-Executive Director

NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director

Job overview

If you wish to apply for this Non-Executive Director (NED) opportunity, please follow the information outlined below. For further details about the role, please refer to the attached recruitment pack. Please note - applications submitted via Trac will not be considered.

Associate Non-Executive Director

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG)

Remuneration: £13,500 per annum
Time Commitment: Approximately 3 days per month
Fixed-term appointment for up to two years

Are you interested in becoming a future NHS Non-Executive Director?

University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) is seeking to appoint an Associate Non-Executive Director to join the Board of one of the largest healthcare groups in the country. This is an exciting developmental opportunity for an individual who is motivated by public service and wishes to gain first-hand experience of Board-level leadership, governance and decision-making within the NHS.

UHLG brings together Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, serving communities across Liverpool, Cheshire and Merseyside through shared leadership, services and ambition.

The Associate Non-Executive Director role has been designed for individuals who aspire to progress into substantive Non-Executive Director positions in the future but who may not yet have Board-level non-executive experience. The successful candidate will receive structured development, mentoring and support from the Chair and experienced Non-Executive Directors whilst gaining valuable insight into how effective NHS Boards operate.

As an Associate Non-Executive Director, you will attend Board meetings in an observational and developmental capacity, developing your understanding of NHS governance, assurance, strategy, finance, workforce, quality and population health. You will have opportunities to contribute constructively to discussions, ask thoughtful questions and bring your own perspective, experience and insight to Board deliberations.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can broaden the diversity of thought around our Board by bringing different perspectives, lived experience, community understanding or professional expertise. We welcome applicants from all sectors and backgrounds, including those whose career pathways have not followed traditional NHS leadership routes.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

A clear aspiration to pursue a future Non-Executive Director role within the NHS.
Strong personal integrity and a commitment to public service values.
The ability to analyse information, provide constructive challenge and contribute to strategic discussions.
Curiosity, self-awareness and a willingness to learn and develop.
Sufficient time and flexibility to participate fully in Board observation, induction and development activities.

This appointment offers a unique opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required for future Board-level positions, whilst contributing to the continued development of an ambitious healthcare group committed to improving outcomes, reducing inequalities and providing outstanding care for the communities it serves.

For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact:

Daniel Scheffer
Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer / Company Secretary
[email protected]
Tel: 07387 013246

Application deadline: Please submit your CV and supporting information by Tuesday 1 September 2026.

Main duties of the job

As Associate Non-Executive Director, you will:

• Attend Board meetings primarily to observe, learn and understand how effective NHS Boards operate.

• Build confidence in contributing constructively to Board discussions, with support from the Chair and experienced Non-Executive Directors.

• Develop knowledge of NHS governance, assurance, quality, finance, workforce, strategy and population health.

• Bring perspective, curiosity and lived or professional insight to support inclusive and effective governance.

• Participate in structured induction, mentoring, reflective learning and feedback to support future progression.

outcomes for patients, staff and communities.

• Gain an understanding of the role of Councils of Governors and wider stakeholder relationships within Foundation Trust governance.

Associate Non-Executive Director have a duty to, and will:

• The Associate Non-Executive Director role is designed to provide exposure to these duties. Associate NEDs will not hold statutory director responsibilities, will not vote at Board meetings and will not count towards Board or committee quorum.

• Uphold the highest standards of governance, integrity and public service, acting in the best interests of patients, staff, members and local communities.

• Provide independent challenge, scrutiny and assurance in relation to strategy, performance, quality, risk, finance and workforce matters.

• Contribute to the development, testing and delivery of the Group strategy and the long-term ambitions of UHLG and its constituent Trusts.

• Support effective Board decision-making through independent judgement, constructive questioning and a focus on evidence, assurance and outcomes.

• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion, and promote the values and behaviours expected of a modern NHS Board.

• Work effectively with governors, partners and stakeholders, supporting openness, accountability and trust in the Group’s governance arrangements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Associate Non-Executive Director role is a developmental, non-statutory position designed to provide structured exposure to NHS Board governance, decision-making and assurance.

The role supports individuals who have the motivation and potential to become future NHS Non-Executive Directors, but who do not yet have substantive Board-level non-executive experience.

Associate Non-Executive Directors will attend Board meetings primarily in an observational and learning capacity, with opportunities to contribute to discussion as confidence, insight and experience develop.

The post holder will be supported by the Chair and experienced Non-Executive Directors through induction, mentoring, reflective learning and ongoing development.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who would broaden Board insight and bring perspectives, lived experience or professional expertise that may be underrepresented at Board level.

This appointment does not guarantee progression to a substantive Non-Executive Director role; future appointments would be subject to open and competitive recruitment processes.

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.

Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months’ of their 18^th birthday.

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and achieve fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity all of the time. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community. We encourage applicants from the following groups that are currently under-represented in our workforce black, Asian and minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+), disabled, male and age 16-24.

Trust policy requires that the cost of submitting & processing the successful applicant/s DBS application be recovered via salary deduction following start in post. The amount of £26.50 (standard disclosure) or £54.50 (enhanced disclosure) will be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement of employment. Bank posts require upfront payment.

From April 2017, Skilled visa applicants and their adult dependant(s) will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have lived in consecutively for 12 months or more in the past ten years.

Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff must ensure they adhere to the organisations safeguarding children and adults’ policy and comply with the Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures.

Staff should be mindful of their responsibility to safeguard children and adults in any activity performed on behalf of the organisation in line with the requirements of statutory guidance and legislation.

All employees (and volunteers)are expected maintain their safeguarding knowledge and skills by completing mandatory safeguarding training which includes understanding and recognising the signs of abuse and neglect and taking appropriate action.

As an organisation, we have adopted the Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme which supports our staff who are experiencing Domestic Abuse /any forms of sexual violence.

If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process please contact a member of the Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity to ensure that measures can be put in place to enable your application for this post.

Please note: new entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.

Fair Employment Charter Status - Aspiring Level

Mindful employer. Being positive about mental health.

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Daniel Scheffer
Job title: Group Chief Corporate Affairs Officer / Company Secretary
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 07387 013246

If you have problems applying, contact

Address: L9 7AL
Telephone: 0151 706 4666

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