Chair
The Health foundation
Expected time commitment of 15 to 20 days per year
voluntary basis
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable foundation committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Through giving grants to those working at the front line, to carrying out research and policy analysis, the Foundation shines a light on how to make successful change happen that is improving health and health care for the UK population.
The Health Foundation believes that every person in the UK should have the opportunity for a healthy life and access to the same standard of health care, irrespective of their background. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our national health and care services. It has also further highlighted the impact health inequalities in the UK – as the pandemic has affected some groups of people much more than others.
THE ROLE
Hugh Taylor, our current Chair is planning to step down in summer 2025 after eight successful years and we are now seeking another exceptional Chair.
The Foundation benefits from an endowment of more than £1.2bn which enables us to spend around £50m a year on our work. We have grown from an organisation of around 150 people in 2017, to over 200 employees today. As we finalise our new five-year strategy and make associated changes to the make-up of the organisation, we are looking for a new Chair to steer us through the next exciting chapter in our history.
All of our governors demonstrate an open and engaging communication style with an attention to detail and willingness to work alongside other members of the board and committees in pursuing our shared objectives.
This is a particularly rewarding time to join us, as we embark on our new strategy and look forward to the next phase of our development. With the NHS and social care system under pressure to meet people’s needs, improvements in life expectancy stalling and deep inequalities in health holding back potential, the need for our work has never been greater. Your personal contribution will help shape the future of health and care across the nation. If you believe you can demonstrate the experience, skills, and attributes we are looking for, I very much look forward to hearing from you.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right role for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Friday 28th March 2025
Longlisting
Candidates notified after Thursday 10th April 2025
Preliminary interviews
w/c 14th & 21st April 2025
Shortlisting
Candidates notified from Thursday 1st May 2025
Informal meetings with CEO
w/c 4th May 2025
Final Panel interviews
Wednesday 21st May 2025 (in person in London)