Non Executive Director

Non-Executive Director - Finance Shape the Future of Mental Health in Greater Manchester

Remuneration: £13,000 per annum

Time Commitment: Approx. 3-4 days/month

Location: Greater Manchester (in-person attendance preferred)

Application Deadline: 16 June 2025

Final Interviews: 5 August 2025

Bring Your Financial Leadership to Where It Really Matters

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) is on a transformational journey-and we're looking for a dynamic finance leader from outside the NHS to join us as a Non-Executive Director on our Board.

Whether you're from industry, the wider public sector, the NHS, or a professional services background, your strategic insight and financial acumen can play a pivotal role in improving lives and creating a sustainable future for mental health services across one of the UK's most diverse and vibrant regions.

As Chair of our Finance and Performance Committee, you'll be a driving force behind our strategic recovery and operational performance. This is more than a governance role-it's an opportunity to use your experience to influence long-term impact.

Why Now? Why GMMH?

GMMH has come a long way over the past 18 months. With new leadership in place, we've stabilised our governance, revitalised our culture, and regained confidence across our partner networks. We're moving forward-fast-and your voice at our Board table will help us build on this momentum.

We're open-minded and outward-looking. Our Board already benefits from a rich mix of perspectives, including professionals from voluntary, tech, and government sectors. Now, we're keen to welcome someone who can bring robust financial stewardship, constructive challenge, and fresh thinking-no NHS experience needed.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone who:

• Has held a senior finance, audit, or commercial leadership role in a complex, regulated environment.
• Understands how to interpret performance data and challenge constructively.
• Can chair a high-level committee with confidence and clarity.
• Believes in public service, even if they haven't worked in it before.

You might be a CFO, Finance Director, Audit Partner, or Transformation Consultant. Whether you're still working or recently stepped back from executive life, if you have time, energy and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Non-Executive Director, you'll:

• Chair our Finance and Performance Committee-overseeing strategic finance, transformation, and operational outcomes.
• Support and challenge the Executive Directors as part of a unitary Board.
• Represent the voice of service users and communities in financial and strategic decisions.
• Contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing, and accountable culture.

Who We Are

GMMH is one of the largest mental health providers in the North West, delivering services across Greater Manchester, with a workforce of over 7,000 people. Our values-compassion, openness, teamwork, and respect-are more than words; they define how we work together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We're proud of our diversity, both in our region and our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of our services.

Apply Now

For a confidential conversation, contact Jonathan Phillips on

To apply, please send a CV and short supporting statement (max two pages) to:

Subject: GMMH NED Application