Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s leading academic medical centres, combining world‑class care, learning and research across Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals. Serving a local population of half a million and specialist populations across the East of England and beyond, CUH is home to more than 13,000 staff and works across 75 medical and surgical specialties. Embedded within the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and a global innovation ecosystem, the Trust plays a central role in advancing clinical practice, training future healthcare leaders and translating research into improved patient outcomes. As CUH launches its 2026–2031 strategy, the organisation is focused on long‑term sustainability, integration and transformation in a complex and high‑profile NHS environment.

At this pivotal moment, CUH is seeking to appoint two outstanding Non‑Executive Directors to join its Board. One appointment will serve as Chair of the Audit Committee, bringing deep expertise in financial governance, risk and assurance to support the Board in maintaining the highest standards of accountability and stewardship. The second role will bring senior‑level commercial and strategic insight, with a particular focus on strengthening our relationships with industry and life sciences and assuring the delivery of our major capital programmes, Both Non‑Executive Directors will contribute fully to Board leadership, offering independent judgement, constructive challenge and strategic perspective to support the delivery of high‑quality patient care and the Trust’s long‑term ambitions.

CUH is seeking values‑led, collaborative individuals with the credibility and confidence to operate at Board level within a large, complex and regulated environment. Candidates will bring substantial experience relevant to their role, whether in financial leadership, audit and assurance, or in overseeing major projects, investment and organisational transformation. They will demonstrate strong strategic judgement, the ability to interpret and challenge complex information, and a commitment to probity, transparency and public service values. Above all, they will share the Trust’s commitment to inclusion, equality and a culture that is safe, kind and continually striving for excellence.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference ACBJ. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by midday on Monday 15^th June 2026.