Chair and Trustees

Join the founding Board of Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity and be part of their journey as a newly converted charity with a mission to raise funds for their exceptional care across Derby, Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Location: Derbyshire and Staffordshire

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 2nd September (Chair) / 9 a.m. Monday 30th September (Trustees)

Who we are.

The newly independent Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity will partner with University Hospitals of Derby & Burton (UHDB) to provide Exceptional Care Together.

The Charity aims to significantly grow their income over the next five years to support more NHS staff to care for patients in safe, high-quality environments, using the latest equipment, technology and learning which will contribute to the future of health through committed research and development.

Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity’s vision is to serve the population of Derby, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire through preventative research, enhanced care and investment in the future.

Who we are looking for.

They now seek a Chair and three Trustees who will be pivotal to the establishment of their newly converted Charity, as well as its development and growth and ambitions to double the income over the next five years.

The new Chair and Board of Trustees will bring experience of good charity governance, strong commercial awareness and be well networked across their communities.

Time Commitment

 The initial term of office is for three years, subject to annual review by the Board. If mutually agreed, the term can be extended for a further three years.

The Board of Trustees will meet bi-monthly, in person in Derby with online attendance at relevant sub-committees also likely.

The Chair and Trustees will need to give the equivalent of around one-two days per month initially to establish the Charity, develop and grow the Board and engage with senior stakeholders.

The Board will agree their formal committee structure, but it is likely to include the following sub-committees: Remuneration, Finance, Risk & Audit, Fundraising & Income Generation and Appeals, Research & Innovation.

Derby & Burton Hospitals Charity will have a formal liaison agreement in place with the University Hospitals of Derby & Burton (UHDB) Trust, including a position on its Board for a link Trustee, Monthly Trust and CEO leadership meetings. Twice-yearly Board to Board meetings and representation on key Trust groups such as strategic capital group.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.

Applications for these roles close at 9 a.m. Monday 2nd September (Chair) / 9 a.m. Monday 30th September (Trustees)