The Health Research Authority (HRA) is accepting applications for three Non-Executive Directors (NED). The Non-Executive Directors will play a key role in the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.
The NEDs sit on the HRA board, and contribute to the organisation’s statutory duty to protect and promote the interest of patients and the public in health and social care research.
They also support the following:
- ensuring the board listens to the public and patient voice
- ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place and risks managed accordingly
- contributing to the development of strategy
- ensuring that best practice is followed in leadership and people policies and behaviour
Matt Westmore, HRA Chief Executive'We help make it easy to do research that people can trust and our Board plays a crucial role in helping us to meet our ambitions. The role is a great opportunity to support and advance health and social care research and to challenge us to be the best we can be.
'I would like to express our deep appreciation to the outgoing Non-Executive Directors, Nicole Mather, Andrew George and Richard Cooper, whose contributions have been invaluable in guiding the HRA through times of significant change and progress. Their expertise and dedication have left a lasting legacy, and we look forward to welcoming new voices to help shape our future direction.'
Criteria
The HRA is looking for candidates with a range of skills, qualities and experiences, including the following:
- a career record of achievements of scale and relevance, with an ability to operate effectively on the board of a high-profile national organisation
- an ability to provide effective scrutiny and challenge to the Executive and to hold them to account for the delivery of performance and strategy and delivery of digital transformation
- excellent communication skills, sound judgement and the highest standards of personal propriety in relation to governance, accountability, risk, and financial management
- demonstrable interest in the work of the HRA and the challenges it faces
Full details, including how to apply for the roles, can be found on the Cabinet Office website.