The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is the statutory NHS organisation responsible for planning, funding and improving health and care services for people across one of the largest health systems in England; serving a population of around 2.9 million. Our region spans from the Scottish borders to North Yorkshire and across to North Cumbria, covering both major urban and rural communities. Our focus is on improving outcomes, reducing health inequalities and ensuring high-quality, sustainable services for our communities.

We are seeking to appoint two further Independent Non-Executive Members to complement our existing Board Members, using their skills and experience to help us to achieve our ambitions and strategy.

We are seeking individuals with significant Board-level experience within a complex organisation. We recognise the value that experienced Non-Executive leadership can add to our Board, providing constructive challenge and independent judgement across complex issues including quality, governance, performance and system transformation.

Independent Non-Executive Members are chosen for their breadth of experience, appropriate calibre and personal qualities.

This is a crucial time to join the organisation – an opportunity to help shape the next phase of our development and support the delivery of better health.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Experience and Skills required within the following competency areas:

Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation

• Strong knowledge of the health, care, local government and/or voluntary sector landscape
• Ability to operate confidently in complex, politically sensitive environments
• Proven experience leading strategic change at senior level, bringing together diverse stakeholder interests

Building trusted relationships with partners and communities

• Understanding of diverse sectors, networks and population needs
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across varied audiences
• Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience working collaboratively across organisational and professional boundaries

Leading for social justice and health equality

• Awareness of social justice principles and their application within an Integrated Care System
• Track record of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in leadership roles
• Personal insight and lived experience that strengthens Board-level discussion and decision-making

Driving high-quality, sustainable outcomes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify risks and issues early and guide stakeholders towards effective resolution

Providing robust governance and assurance

• Sound understanding of corporate governance principles
• Ability to act independently and with integrity
• Experience contributing effectively at very senior-level meetings within complex organisations

Creating a compassionate and inclusive culture

• Demonstrates respectful, inclusive and compassionate leadership
• Champions openness, transparency and the principles of public life
• Actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion for Boards, patients and staff

Closing date: 7^th April 2026

Applications should be emailed to Scot McHarg, our appointed recruitment consultant at NRG Executive, at scotmcharg@nrgplc.com

For an initial informal discussion about the roles, please contact Scot McHarg at NRG Executive, again via scotmcharg@nrgplc.com.

NRG Executive are supporting the Trust with these appointments and can provide further information about the opportunities.

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 and we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented at Board level.

Please note that to be eligible to apply for this role candidates must reside in, or have strong connections to, the North East and North Cumbria (i.e. the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).

Candidate pack: NENC ICB Non-Executive Member Candidate Pack