Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Non Executive Director - Education

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Job summary

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SaBP) is an ambitious provider of mental health, drug and alcohol and learning disability services for people of all ages in Surrey andnorth eastHampshire.We provide a broad range of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency community services, earlyinterventionand detection programmes, as well as highly specialised therapy andinpatienttreatment. Our high-quality care focuses on enabling peopleto live well with their conditions and to work towards recovery.

Weare looking to appoint a Non-Executive Director who is an experienced senior educational leader with a particular focus on schools. You will provide insight and support to our mental health delivery in schools, and across the children and young peoples' clinical pathway. You will be key to helpingus look beyond the boundaries of our Trustandbuildrelationships and partnershipswithour community and acrossa broad range of public, voluntaryand social enterprise sector organisations. Youralignment with our values andability to think strategically will be key and of equal importance with your experience to help shape our services.

Main duties of the job

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and from those with personal lived experience or experience of caring for a family member, to ensure that our Board reflects the diversity of our communities and encourages diversity of thought. We recognise that people can sometimes be put off applying for a job unless they think they match every requirement: don't let that hold you back. If you are excited about the role, think you can do much of what we have described but aren't sure if you are quite who we are looking for, please do get in touch and contact our recruitment Team.

This role is a public appointment and not subject to the provisions of employment law.

NHS boards play a key role in shaping the strategy, vision and purpose of an organisation. They hold the organisation to account for the delivery of strategy and ensure value for money.

They are also responsible for assuring that risks to the organisation and the public are managed and mitigated effectively. Led by an independent Chair and composed of a mixture of both Executive and independent Non-Executive members, the Board has a collective responsibility for the performance of the organisation.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,884 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

325-7696354-Corpr

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

18 Mole Business Park

Leatherhead

KT22 7AD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the information pack for information and further details on the requirement for this job role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the information pack for information and further details on the requirement for this job role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Prior senior level experience in the education sector
The ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making and constructive challenge
The capacity to understand the needs of our local communities, the roles and responsibilities of the Council of Governors and the statutory and regulatory requirement, risk management and Board assurance processes

Teamworking

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to team working and to partnership and collaboration
In addition, all Non-Executive Directors must be members of the Foundation Trust (see Trust website for membership qualifications), meet the Fit and Proper Persons Regulations and demonstrate a tangible commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Prior senior level experience in the education sector
The ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision making and constructive challenge
The capacity to understand the needs of our local communities, the roles and responsibilities of the Council of Governors and the statutory and regulatory requirement, risk management and Board assurance processes

Teamworking

Essential

Demonstrable commitment to team working and to partnership and collaboration
In addition, all Non-Executive Directors must be members of the Foundation Trust (see Trust website for membership qualifications), meet the Fit and Proper Persons Regulations and demonstrate a tangible commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public Life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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