Governors

The Health Foundation, Governors

Voluntary, expected time commitment of c.12 days per year. Hybrid with a base in London.

Health is our most precious asset. Good health enables us to live happy, fulfilling lives, fuels our prosperity and helps build a stronger society. Yet good health remains out of the reach of too many people in the UK.

The Health Foundation www.health.org.uk is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. The Foundation works to inform policy at a national level through research and analysis, support those working at the front line to innovate and improve care through grants, and develop an evidence base of what works on the ground to enable systemic change.

We have a strong reputation for producing high quality research and analysis, enjoy a high national profile and work closely with a wide range of stakeholders at a national level in the health and care system. We also give grants to support those working at the front line to innovate and improve care and fund initiatives to improve the health of local populations. By sharing what we learn, collaborating with others and building people’s skills and knowledge, we aim to make a difference and build a healthier population.

Over the next 18 months three of the Foundation’s governors will be stepping down, and as such we are now seeking their successors. Successful applicants will demonstrate an ability to contribute to the Board’s collective expertise and perspective through their own specialism in either organisational change and development, technology and AI, and the clinical or academic research environment.

In alignment with the Foundation’s recently published EDI strategy, we particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, as well as people with disabilities, to consider this appointment.

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, please follow the link below:

https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/thf-governor/

The closing date is Monday 9th June 2025.