Job summary
CSH Surrey, the first social enterprise and employee-owned community healthcare provider in the U.K., is currently recruiting for a Chair to join the organisation in March 2026.
The Chair will join our new CEO, Renee Padfield and will lead the board, guide the strategic direction and help to steer the organisations future.
Aligning with the NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England, and the necessary shift on moving care from hospitals to the community, this is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of community healthcare services for a population of over 500,000 across Surrey.
Leading a diverse Board of Executive and non-Executive directors, you will provide leadership, ensuring the Boardplays its full part in shaping and delivering an ambitious strategy while upholding the highest standards of governance, openness and constructive challenge.
Interview Date: 26th January 2026
Please note that we do NOT offer UKVI sponsorship for these posts, and so all applicants require a current right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
- Holding the Chief Executive to account for operational and financial performance
- Leading the long-term sustainability and growth of our unique employee-owned model
- Chairing Boardand Nominations Committee meetings and setting a forward-looking agenda
- Promoting a culture of inclusion, collaboration and excellence
- Building effective relationships with colleagues, patients, NHS partners, regulators and the wider community
Applicants should be able to evidence:
- A proven ability to operate effectively at Board level in a complex organisation
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Commitment to the values of public service and co-ownership
- Understanding of governance in regulated environments
- CSH Surrey is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including those with lived experience of our services.
For a candidate brief and details of how to apply, please contact,
Applications will be apply via a covering letter and CV to csh.recruitment.team@nhs.net
About us
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9074-25-0074
Job locations
4th Floor, Dukes Court
Dukes Street
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5BH
Employer details
Employer name
CSH Surrey
Address
4th Floor, Dukes Court
Dukes Street
Woking
Surrey
GU21 5BH
Employer's website
https://www.cshsurrey.co.uk/about-us/about-csh-surrey (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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