Non-Executive Director (Audit Chair), Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Thank you for your interest in the Non-Executive Director opportunity at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

With a vision to improve the mental, physical and social wellbeing of the people in our communities, we provide a range of mental health and learning disability services to the people of Sheffield. Some of the specialist services we provide support people from across the region, and our gender identity clinic receives referrals from across the country.

This microsite contains further information about our Trust, the role and details on how to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Non-Executive Director and Audit and Risk Committee Chair at Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
Situated at the heart of the UK, Sheffield benefits from strong national connectivity and a rich industrial and cultural heritage. With a population of around 600,000, it is one of the largest cities in the UK and the greenest in Europe.
SHPU is seeking an experienced, thoughtful and values-led individual to join its Board. This is an important time for the Trust, as it continues to develop a community-focused approach, deliver sustainable services and improve the quality and inclusivity of care for its diverse population.
As a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will play a key role in supporting the Board in maintaining high standards of governance, assurance and accountability. The role requires the ability to operate at a strategic level while also applying appropriate scrutiny to matters of financial reporting, risk management and internal control.
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong financial experience, a financial qualification and relevant professional registration, combined with sound understanding of complex organisations, ideally within the NHS (or wider public sector). The ability to review and interpret financial information, provide constructive challenge and support robust decision-making will be important.
This is a Non-Executive position and, as such, you will be expected to work collaboratively as part of a unitary Board. You will contribute to the development of strategy, support and challenge the executive team, and uphold the principles of good governance. Alongside this, you will bring attention to detail where required, particularly in your role as Audit and Risk Committee Chair.
Non-Executive Directors at SHPU are expected to demonstrate commitment to inclusive and compassionate leadership, engaging collegiality with staff, service users and partners across the system, in a way which aligns with our values:
- We are respectful and kind
- We are inclusive
- We work together
- We keep improving
The Trust works closely with a range of partners including NHS organisations, local authorities, the voluntary and community sector, and academic institutions. The ability to build effective working relationships and contribute to system-wide thinking will be important.
We encourage you to have an informal and confidential discussion with Simon Green or David Heaton at Alumni Global to explore the role further.
We are committed to ensuring our Board reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. The time commitment is approximately one day per week worked flexibly across the month.
Thank you for considering this opportunity. I encourage you to connect with our partners Simon Green and David Heaton at Alumni Global, for a confidential conversation to explore the role in more detail.
Yours sincerely,
Sharon Mays
Chair
Click here to view the Job Description
All applications must include:
- A full curriculum vitae/resume
- Quoting the relevant role reference number: A041988
- A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and SHPU that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
- Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and SHPU’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The recruiting manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Simon Green, Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher, details of which can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing date: 14th June 2026
Stakeholder Sessions: TBC
Final Interviews: 23rd June 2026
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.