NHS West Yorkshire ICB is a partnership led organisation committed to improving health outcomes for 2.4 million people across Bradford District and Craven, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield District. We’ve made significant progress through collaboration and are nationally recognised for our innovative practices. But we know there’s more to do; especially in tackling inequalities and maximising the impact of our investments as a strategic commissioner.

We are seeking a visionary Chair to lead our Unitary Board, ensuring robust governance, risk management, strategic oversight, and effective deployment of NHS resources. Independent of all stakeholders and accountable to NHS England’s Regional Director, you’ll champion integrity, diversity, partnership, and community-focused outcomes aligned with Fit for the Future (the new NHS 10-Year Plan).

NHS experience is not essential; you do need to be an inclusive, politically astute system leader with a strong and credible track record in public service transformation. You’ll bring broad, board-level governance expertise, a deep commitment to social justice, and the ability to both unite stakeholders across sectors; from regulators, local government and VCSEs to business and community leaders and the West Yorkshire Mayor.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our leadership so that it is representative of the population we serve in West Yorkshire and particularly welcome applications from people with a disability, those who identify as LGBTQ+ and people from an ethnically diverse background.

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of health and care and to reduce inequalities in West Yorkshire.

Interested? Visit West Yorkshire ICB  to find out more about us and this role or contact Will McAlpine, Emma Pickup, or Robin Staveley on 07590 225 470 or via will.mcalpine@gatenbysanderson.com.

Remuneration: Up to £80,00 per annum for approximately 3 days per week

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025

Preliminary interviews: w/c 8th December 2025

Stakeholder engagement: w/c 5th or 12th January 2026

Final interviews: Friday 16th January 2026