Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust: Non-Executive Director (Digital and AI)

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 5 March 2026

About the Organisation

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Non‑Executive Director to join the Board at a pivotal moment in their organisation’s journey.

Launched in October 2024, their new Foundation Trust brings together the former Solent, Southern Health, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership services into one of the country’s largest providers of community, mental health and learning disability services. With over 13,000 colleagues working across 500 sites, they care for a population of almost two million people — in homes, communities, clinics and local hospitals.

As a major partner in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care System, they are shaping the future of joined‑up, preventative and technology‑enabled care. Their five‑year strategy (2025–2030) is rooted in what matters most to their communities and strengthened by evidence, innovation, and partnership working.

About The Role

They are now seeking a Non‑Executive Director who will bring deep expertise in Digital, Data and Technology, particularly Digital Transformation and AI background, alongside substantial healthcare leadership experience at Board or senior‑executive level.

You will help shape their long‑term strategic direction, ensuring they maximise the potential of data, technology, and new models of care to transform outcomes for their patients, carers and communities. You will also contribute independent judgement, constructive challenge, and support to their leadership team — upholding the highest standards of governance, accountability and public service.

What They’re Looking For

They are looking for someone with:

• A strong track record of leading digital transformation, innovation and cultural change in complex organisations.

• Deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, data and digital tools in a regulated healthcare environment.

• The ability to work collaboratively, challenge constructively and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

• Commitment to their CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence — and to the principles of the NHS.

• A strong connection to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, or a demonstrable commitment to their communities.

Political nous, sound governance experience, excellent communication skills and the intellectual agility to operate effectively in a complex system will be essential.

They are proudly committed to inclusion and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under‑represented at Board level. They support flexible working and are part of the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Key Dates

• Closing date: 9am, Thursday 5 March

• Stakeholder sessions (via Teams): 7 or 8 April

• Panel Interview: 8 or 9 April

For a confidential conversation, please contact:

• Eleanor Lawrence, Researcher – eleanor.lawrence@gatenbysanderson.com

• Jim Canning, Senior Delivery Consultant – jim.canning@gatenbysanderson.com

• Melanie Shearer, Partner – melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com

To apply

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