About this role
Job summary
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair of Harrogate Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd, trading as Harrogate Integrated Facilities (HIF).
This is a fixed term role for 3 years. Following formal review, the appointment may be renewed for a further 3 year term. Thereafter, annual extensions of up to 3 additional years may be agreed, subject to satisfactory appraisal and organisational requirements.
HIF is a successful and ambitious wholly-owned subsidiary of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT), delivering critical estates, facilities, sterile services and medical engineering services that underpin patient care across acute and community healthcare settings.
As we continue to modernise services, strengthen governance arrangements, support a significant capital investment programme and develop external commercial opportunities, we are seeking an experienced and inspirational Chair to provide strategic leadership to the Board and help shape the future direction of the Company.
This is an opportunity to lead an organisation that combines NHS values with commercial expertise, delivering safe, efficient and sustainable services while creating lasting value for patients, staff, partners and the wider community.
Main duties of the job
The Chair is responsible for the leadership and effectiveness of the HIF Board of Directors. The Chair sets the tone for the organisation, ensuring that high standards of governance, integrity, accountability and performance are maintained throughout the Company.
The Chair will
- Lead the Board and ensure it operates effectively
- Promote constructive relationships between Executive and Non-Executive Directors
- Foster a culture of openness, challenge and continuous improvement
- Ensure the Board provides strategic leadership and direction
- Hold the Managing Director appropriately to account for performance and delivery
- Ensure effective risk management, financial control and governance arrangements
- Lead Board effectiveness reviews and succession planning
- Strengthen relationships with HDFT as shareholder
- Act as an ambassador for HIF and represent the Company externally
- Support development of future business opportunities and organisational growth
About us
HIF was established in 2018 and provides estates, facilities and support services at Harrogate District Hospital, Ripon Community Hospital and community healthcare settings across the whole HDFT footprint.
The services provided by HIF include
- Estates Maintenance and Capital Delivery
- Domestic Services
- Catering
- Hotel Services
- Portering
- Courier and Transport
- Sterile Services
- Medical Engineering Maintenance and Medical Equipment Library
- Security
- Energy Management
- Car Parking
- Sustainability and Environmental Services
- Consultancy and Business Development
- Corporate Support Functions
HIF works as an integral part of #teamHDFT, supporting the Trust's clinical and operational priorities while increasingly developing external commercial opportunities and income streams. HIF also shares its values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality with HDFT.
Our mission is to be an outstanding provider of services for the benefit of all our customers, communities, staff and partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven leader who can provide strategic direction, independent judgement and effective governance oversight during an exciting period of development for HIF.
The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of leadership at Board level and the ability to build productive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. They will be commercially aware, politically astute and capable of balancing support and challenge while maintaining a clear focus on organisational performance, sustainability and value.
The Chair will be a visible ambassador for the Company, promoting a culture of openness, integrity and continuous improvement. The Chair will also be committed to high standards of corporate governance and able to foster constructive and respectful relationships both within the Board and with our shareholder, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
We are particularly interested in individuals who share our commitment to public service, partnership working and delivering high quality services that support patient care. Experience gained within the NHS, public sector, regulated industries or commercial organisations will be welcomed where it demonstrates the ability to lead effectively in complex environments.
The Chair will have the credibility, judgement and personal style to lead an effective Board, support and challenge the Managing Director, and help shape the future direction of a successful and growing organisation.
Further information regarding the specific qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required for the role can be found in the accompanying Information Pack, Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of board-level leadership in a customer-facing organisation
- Demonstrable experience of the ability to develop effective partnerships and to manage complex external stakeholder relationships
- Demonstrable experience of exercising independent judgement
Knowledge
Essential
- Solid knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
- Commercial awareness either founded in the private or public sector
- A broad understanding of the NHS and how Estates and Facilities services impact patients, public and staff
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Accustomed to a high level of accountability
- Able to lead the Board as it strives to achieve its strategic aims through continuous improvement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate Integrated Facilities
Address
Harrogate Integrated Facilities (Harrogate Hospital)
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)