The Roles

Priorities and Accountabilities

With executive and partner members of the board, non-executive members have collective responsibility and corporate accountability for the performance of the organisation, ensuring its functions are effectively and efficiently discharged and its financial obligations are met.

You will work alongside the Chair, other non-executives, executive directors and partner members and be responsible for specific areas relating to board governance and oversight, including membership and/or chairing of board sub-committees. These are voting members of the board.  It is expected that non-executive members:

  • Bring independent and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and priorities of the ICB
  • Promote open and transparent decision- making that facilitates consensus aimed to deliver exceptional outcomes for the population
  • Bring a range of professional expertise as well as community understanding and experience to the work of the Board.

Additional responsibilities for the Deputy Chair

As Deputy Chair, you will work closely with the Chair to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, board effectiveness, and accountability. Deputising where required, and supporting Board and NEM development, the role combines strategic leadership, partnership working, and strong governance, helping to drive collaborative working and improved health outcomes.  You will support oversight of the organisation’s statutory duties, provide independent challenge, and help ensure robust, well-informed decision-making.

It is anticipated that the Deputy Chair will chair the Commissioning Committee.

Person Specification

In addition to the leadership competencies listed in the NHS Leadership Competencies Framework for Board Members, desired specific experience for each of the roles is set out below:

Role 1: Non-Executive Member and Deputy Chair

You will possess a strong NHS background (either as an executive or as a non-executive) and bring significant non-executive experience from the NHS or other large and complex organisations, including chairing committees.

Role 2: Non-Executive Member

We are open to considering candidates with senior experience (board level or equivalent) from a range of sectors.  The background of the successful candidate will, through professional or lived experience, demonstrate strong connections to the communities within Lancashire and South Cumbria that add value to the board’s efforts to fulfil its objectives.

Both roles will need to demonstrate:

  • Familiarity with governance frameworks in large and complex organisations including a strong understanding of what constitutes high quality assurance for a board;
  • Clear connection with and demonstration of our Values;
  • Strong commitment to improving the health outcomes within Lancashire and South Cumbria.

Eligibility

  • You will be able to demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the fit and proper person test and that you have no substantial conflicts of interests that would interfere with your ability to be independent and offer an impartial perspective
  • The successful applicant will not have an ongoing leadership role (hold positions or offices) in another health and care organisation within the ICS footprint. You will need to stand down from such a role if appointed to the ICB Non-Executive Member role
  • Elected officials including MPs and members of councils are excluded from any ICB independent non-executive member role
  • Given the significant public profile and responsibility members of NHS boards hold, it is vital that those appointed inspire confidence of the public, communities, patients and NHS staff at all times. We will undertake a number of specific background checks to ensure that those we appoint are “fit and proper” people to hold these important roles.

Applications will be assessed on merit, as part of a fair and open process, from the widest possible pool of candidates. The information provided by applicants will be relied on to assess whether sufficient personal responsibility and competence have been demonstrated in previous/other roles, to satisfy the experience, skills and values being sought

Diversity and Inclusion

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve.

We want to increase the diversity of our NHS leadership and encourage applications from groups we know are all under-represented in these important roles. We prioritise Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, team health and well- being and the principles of kind leadership in our ‘ways of working’. The successful applicants will have a key role in nurturing this culture.

Terms of Appointment

  • The term of office for a Non-Executive Member will be a maximum of three years and the total number of terms an individual may serve is three terms.
  • Given the publication of the Model ICB Blueprint, and in order to avoid a number of Non-executive Members retiring at once Initial appointments may be for a shorter period
  • Subject to satisfactory performance assessed through appraisal the Chair may approve the re-appointment of a Non-Executive Member up to the maximum number of terms permitted.
  • You will have considerable flexibility to decide how you manage the time needed to undertake this role. On average, it will require a minimum 4 days a month, including preparation time, the occasional evening engagement and events designed to support your continuous development.
  • All NHS board members are required to comply with the Nolan Principles of Public Life and meet the Fit and Proper Persons Requirements. In addition, all Board members (both executive and non-executive) will comply with the recently published NHS Leadership Competency Framework

Remuneration

In line with NHS England’s pay framework, the role will be remunerated from £13,000 (and no more than £16,000)

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 15th June 2026

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 29th June 2026

We have commissioned the support of an independent recruitment partner, GatenbySanderson, and in the first instance you are invited to contact Eleanor Lawrence, Emma Pickup or Emily Smith for an informal conversation via the contact details below:

If you wish to apply for one of these ICB Non Executive Member roles, please provide:

  • Your CV: A CV of no more than three pages that includes your address and preferred contact details, highlighting and explaining any gaps in your employment history.
  • A supporting statement: A supporting statement that highlights your skills and experience and allows insights on your values and motivations for applying for the role. You should outline your personal responsibility and achievement within previous roles that demonstrates you have the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver this role, as outlined in the person specification.
  • Your referees: The names, positions, organisations and contact details for three referees. Your referees should be individuals in a line management capacity (or senior stakeholders), and cover your most recent roles and employer, any regulated health or social care activity or where roles involved children or vulnerable adults. Your references will be taken prior to interview and may be shared with the selection panel.
  • A completed self-declaration form confirming that you do not meet any of the criteria that would disquality you from appointment.
  • Your availability: Tell us about any dates when you will not be available for the selection process.

For the Deputy Chair role, please upload your information to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe133268

For the Non Executive Member role, please upload your information to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe132773