Band Associate Non-ExecutiveHours: 3-4 days per month, flexible working will be considered. We are now seeking to recruit an Associate Non-Executive Director to join the Trust Board of Directors and drive forward the Trust’s strategic development. Working closely with the Trust Board Chair, you will have a strong commitment to the principles of the NHS and provide strategic direction, leadership, and challenge at the Board of Directors.Department Board of Directors We are now seeking to recruit an Associate Non-Executive Director to join the Trust Board of Directors and drive forward the Trust’s strategic development. Working closely with the Trust Board Chair, you will have a strong commitment to the principles of the NHS and provide strategic direction, leadership, and challenge at the Board of Directors.You will have held senior leadership or consultancy positions in either the public or private sector, preferably operating at board or strategic level. We are actively seeking applications from individuals with Senior level experience in one or more of the following areas: clinical services (urgent and emergency care context), social care, local authority services, voluntary/charitable sector services, health and care technology, transformational change projects in a public or private sector; workforce, workplace culture and organisational development.The Associate Non-Executive Director (NED) role is a well-established approach within the NHS and MKUH to support Board succession planning and ensure a balanced mix of skills at Board level.Applications should only be sent via email to the Trust Secretary: oluwakemi.olayiwola@mkuh.nhs.uk by midnight on 31 October 2025.Interview w/c 17 November 2025Non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors play a crucial role in bringing independent perspectives to the boardroom, in addition to any specific knowledge and skills they may have. Non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors have a duty to uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity and to foster good relations in the boardroom.Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.What we offerOpportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organisationProfessional development and growth opportunitiesHow to applyFor further information about the role, please contact: Name: Oluwakemi Olayiwola, Job title: Trust Secretary, Email address: Oluwakemi.Olayiwola@mkuh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr