Chairperson (2gether Support Solutions)
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 06 April 2025
Job summary
2gether forms part of the EKHUFT Group and shares East Kent Hospitals' drive to improve the standard of care we offer our patients and communities. We have a strong focus on the work required to put the Trust on a more sustainable footing while improving our estates and their management.
Main duties of the job
EKHUFT is seeking to appoint an individual who possesses the necessary skills and experience to help propel 2gether's vision as a key part of the EKHUFT Group, as well as a commitment to uphold our values.
About us
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is leading the recruitment of the next Chair for its wholly-owned subsidiary, 2gether Support Solutions.
2gether provides facilities, property, procurement and professional services to the Trust.
2gether's vision is simple: we'll always deliver brilliant support solutions and facilities management for our customers.
2gether manages more than 100 buildings and has achieved several national awards in waste management, capital projects and cleanliness.
2gether has more than 1,400 staff members and as a disability confident employer, is proud of its inclusive hiring practices and its commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Candidate pack and visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/director-jobs/chair/ for more information
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Candidate pack and visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/director-jobs/chair/ for more information
Person Specification
Key Requirements
Essential
- Previously a Board Level Director of a c£200m business with ideally a healthcare or facilities management background.
- Experience of working with shareholders / parent company to ensure alignment in vision and compliance
- Ability to interpret financial information to optimise profitability and financial sustainability
- Proven leadership skills in a commercial setting.
- Strong commercial acumen and associated skills to develop 2gether's commercial offer
- Appreciation of and understanding of social enterprise and the social impact of business
- Understanding of public sector activities and environment
- Strategic thinker with the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others to develop 2gether's offer and capitalise on new opportunities
- Credible with internal and external stakeholders and able to work with stakeholders at all levels to promote 2gether and build support.
- Proven mentoring skills
- Strong governance skills and experience to ensure compliance with articles and demonstrate probity
- Experience of successfully managing and growing a business
- Able to uphold the standards of conduct set out in The Nolan Principles of Public Life
- Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent)
- Sufficient time availability to commit up to 4 days per month to 2gether Support Solutions
- Able to attend hospital sites regularly for Board meetings and informal visits. Board meetings will be held monthly at one of the main hospital sites in east Kent. In addition, Audit committee and Nominations and Remuneration Committees take place throughout the year.
Person Specification
Key Requirements
Essential
- Previously a Board Level Director of a c£200m business with ideally a healthcare or facilities management background.
- Experience of working with shareholders / parent company to ensure alignment in vision and compliance
- Ability to interpret financial information to optimise profitability and financial sustainability
- Proven leadership skills in a commercial setting.
- Strong commercial acumen and associated skills to develop 2gether's commercial offer
- Appreciation of and understanding of social enterprise and the social impact of business
- Understanding of public sector activities and environment
- Strategic thinker with the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others to develop 2gether's offer and capitalise on new opportunities
- Credible with internal and external stakeholders and able to work with stakeholders at all levels to promote 2gether and build support.
- Proven mentoring skills
- Strong governance skills and experience to ensure compliance with articles and demonstrate probity
- Experience of successfully managing and growing a business
- Able to uphold the standards of conduct set out in The Nolan Principles of Public Life
- Educated to at least degree level (or equivalent)
- Sufficient time availability to commit up to 4 days per month to 2gether Support Solutions
- Able to attend hospital sites regularly for Board meetings and informal visits. Board meetings will be held monthly at one of the main hospital sites in east Kent. In addition, Audit committee and Nominations and Remuneration Committees take place throughout the year.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
