Non-Executive Director, Chair of Audit
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- Employer:
- North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
- Location:
- Bolton
- Remuneration:
- £13,000 per annum (An additional £2,000 is also applicable to the role in recognition of the role of Chair of Audit Committee) for a time commitment of 2-5 days a month
- Closing date:
- 9am Monday 17th November 2025
- Job Ref:
- GSe127503
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Description
Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and Ofsted, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year Urgent and Emergency Care to those in need of immediate medical treatment, and where necessary, transport to the most appropriate receiving hospital/centre. As the geographically largest Ambulance Service in the UK, our 8000 staff and volunteers in over 300 different roles serve a population of more than 7.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, and part of Derbyshire. Each year we receive approximately 1.4 million 999 calls, respond to just under 1 million emergency incidents, and make more than 1.4 million patient transport journeys for those who require non-emergency transport to and from healthcare appointments. We also deliver the NHS 111 service across the region for people who need medical help or advice, handling around 1.7 million calls every year.
We are seeking a values-driven Non-Executive Director to join our engaged and dynamic Board, led by our newly appointed Chair, Julia Mulligan. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of urgent, emergency, and planned care across the North West. Guided by our core values—working together, being at our best, and making a difference—we are committed to delivering compassionate care and improving outcomes and experiences for our people, patients, and communities. As a Non-Executive Director, you will uphold the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance, provide independent challenge and support, and bring a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are seeking an inclusive and independent board level leader to Chair the Audit Committee, with recent, relevant financial experience and strong governance expertise. A clear communicator, you will quickly build credibility through your proven track record gained in complex organisational settings in either the public or private sector. Bringing both strategic and analytical skills with experience of assurance through robust controls and risk management systems, your genuine commitment to high quality patient care and understanding of our diverse communities will be evident. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to positively impact on the experience, wellbeing and outcomes of our patients, staff, stakeholders and communities.
To learn more about us and this exceptional role, please visit our dedicated microsite by clicking Apply below or for a confidential discussion, and details of how to apply, please contact our search partners Joanna Riley at joanna.riley@gatenbysanderson.com or Emily Smith emily.smith@gatenbysanderson.com at GatenbySanderson.
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How to Apply
- Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
- A completed fit and proper person form – the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
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