Exciting Opportunity: Non-Executive Director – Chair of the Finance, Audit & People Committee
The Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board and chair the Finance, Audit & People Committee. We are particularly interested in candidates with senior experience in finance, organisational performance, governance, marketing and communications, and people and organisational development.
This is an important governance role for an individual who can provide independent challenge, strategic insight and experienced committee leadership as AHCS strengthens its impact across healthcare science, education, regulation and workforce development.
About the Role
| Term of Office | Fixed-term appointment – Home-based with occasional travel |
| Time commitment | To be confirmed; expected to include Board meetings, committee work and preparation time |
| Remuneration | £6,000 per annum with reasonable expenses reimbursed |
| Closing date | 23rd October 2026 |
| Shortlisting by panel | w/c 26th October 2026 |
| Shortlisted applicants contacted | w/c 2nd November 2026 |
| Interviews | 19th November 2026 |
| Role start | To be agreed |
| Shortlisted applicants will have the opportunity to learn more about AHCS and the Board’s priorities through discussion with senior members of the organisation. | |
We are seeking a candidate who can bring strong financial and commercial acumen, an understanding of performance oversight, and the ability to chair a committee whose remit includes finance, performance, marketing and communications, and people and organisational development.
About the AHCS
AHCS is the UK’s overarching body for the healthcare science workforce. We lead professional regulation, workforce development, and education standards. Our work spans NHS, academia, industry, and regulatory partners. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.
AHCS maintains accredited and non-accredited registers and directories, supporting regulation and equivalence across the healthcare science workforce.
How to Apply
Please email AHCSNEDRecruitment@ahcs.ac.uk to request an Information Pack. Applications should include a CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the role requirements and the experience you would bring to chairing the Finance, Performance and People Committee. Applications should be submitted by the closing date specified.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience, and particularly from individuals who reflect the breadth of the healthcare science workforce and the communities it serves.
