Education for Health, Chair Recruitment Pack 2026

CHAIR

April 2026 Dear prospective candidate Thank you for your interest in the role of Chair at Education for Health. This is an exciting time to join us as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary, looking back with pride at our past achievements and looking forward to the challenge of expanding our role in the education of health care professionals. Our mission is to improve health outcomes for people with long term conditions by providing high quality education to the people who care for them. We work with a range of clients and partners in the NHS, pharmaceutical sector, wider public sector and third sector.

Our educational programmes range from seminars for continuing professional development through to Masters programmes and we work closely with the University of Hertfordshire who are our awarding body. Our postgraduate programmes were successfully revalidated last year with six commendations from the University’s panel. We continue to receive positive feedback from our students and significantly they tell us that our courses change their clinical practice so we can be confident that we are improving the care of people with long term conditions.

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and expertise to support the charity’s ambition to expand its reach. In the face of tightening budgets and workload pressures it is even more important that we develop new ways of reaching and supporting our learners. We are particularly excited about the opportunity to contribute to the NHS 10 Year plan and the productivity challenge that the NHS faces. Improving the management of long term conditions will support the shift from treatment to prevention and reduce reliance on costly forms of health care, as well as improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals.

We are seeking a Chair who is well grounded in the health and care sector and who can provide first class leadership to the Board and executive team as Education for Health enters its next phase. Your networks and strategic capability will be an asset in supporting the charity to achieve its ambition to make a broader contribution to the transformation of care, expand the business and drive up income. Your experience of operating at Board level, particularly in the public and/or charitable sector, will be important in ensuring effective governance of the charity.

We are delighted by your interest in this exciting role and would be pleased to discuss it further with you. For more information visit our website: Education for Health - Educating Healthcare Professionals We look forward to hearing from you.

Cathy Winfield (Chair until November 2026)

We are a dynamic health care charity with a passion for improving health outcomes through high quality education and training.

All our educational materials reflect current best practice and our academic portfolio, combined with facilitated workshops, webinars and Masterclasses supports the development of healthcare professionals to manage long term conditions. We are well placed to support the NHS deliver on the ambitions set out in the 10 year plan. In particular, we can enable the shift from treatment to prevention and contribute to the productivity gain required by enabling the better management of long term conditions and reducing the need for more costly care.

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We offer diploma and degree level short courses in long term conditions along with a full Masters programme; these are accredited through the University of Hertfordshire. We also provide continuing professional development (CPD) webinars, workshops, and Masterclasses in key areas aligned with NHS priorities.

During the pandemic we created our Interactive Blended Online Learning (IBOL) model of delivery enabling people to learn at a pace and time that best suits their needs. The interactive component is our USP and is vitally important to ensure that participants have access to our experienced tutors on a regular basis.

We work in partnership with our NHS, pharmaceutical industry and other clients to provide bespoke education and training packages based on local needs. Our other customers, comprise other specialist charities, pharmaceutical and medical device companies and others who work in and alongside the NHS. Some of our partners provide sponsorship for key events and bursaries for our courses. Our ambition is to develop, expand and diversify our customer base.

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The Board is led by our Chair, Dr Cathy Winfield, supported

by Chris Rowles (Vice Chair), and the Trustees: Mike Attwood, Anne Hancock, Alan Keffler, Martin Jeffries, Chris Thomas.

Cathy Winfield will step down as Chair in November 2026 and complete the final year of her term as a Trustee. She will be available to support the incoming Chair, should they want to start before November.

Chris Rowles and Mike Attwood will complete their terms of service in November and will step down from the Board of Trustees. Anne Hancock, Alan Keffler, Martin Jeffries and Chris Thomas have all been recruited in the last year in anticipation of this change.

Dr Cathy Winfield

Chris Rowles

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Mike Attwood

Alan Keffler

Anne Hancock

Martin Jefferies

Chris Thomas

Julie Lennon, Senior Clinical Lead – responsible for ensuring that our clinical programmes meet frontline clinical needs and have academic rigour

The CEO, Richard Brown, leads the organisation’s executive team which comprises:

The team is passionate about providing health care professionals with the knowledge they need to support their patients and improve health outcomes. Our commitment is to keep abreast of health policy, innovation and priorities enabling us to make a wider contribution to the health of the nation.

Jackie Moore, Director of Finance.

Ben Lowe, Director of Clinical Partnerships responsible for the sales and marketing functions and business growth.

Vanessa Williams, Director of Learning – responsible for ensuring that our academic and CPD portfolios are of the highest quality and that our learners receive the support that they need.

Richard Brown

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Jackie Moore

Ben Lowe

Vanessa Williams

Julie Lennon

Our Governance The Board fulfils its functions through a number of groups and sub committees, chaired by Trustees and supported by a lead executive.

Finance Audit and Risk Committee Chair: Mike Attwood (to be succeeded by Chris Thomas when his term is complete in November 2026) Purpose: Takes responsibility on behalf of the Board for overseeing all financial aspects of the charity operations so as to ensure short and long term viability and robust management of risk.

Commercial Committee Chair: Chris Rowles Purpose: Takes responsibility on behalf of the Board for overseeing the commercial activities of the charity, making recommendations to the Board regarding Marketing and Sales Strategy and business growth.

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Our Governance

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People Committee Chair: Alan Keffler Purpose: The committee has oversight of staff well being and ensures that there is an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. The committee oversees the development and implementation of the pay and rewards strategy and policies and procedures relating to people and recommends these to the Board of Trustees.

In addition we have an Academic Board to meet the governance requirements of the University of Hertfordshire chaired by an independent academic Chair, Virginia Grose, and the Clinical Practice Advisory Group which ensures that Education for Health is a clinically led organisation. The CPAG provides clinical intelligence, professional advice and support, enabling the organisation to provide good quality, evidence based education, training, and support.

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Role Description Chair Term of Office: Initial term of three years up to a maximum of three terms.

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 days per month.

This includes chairing the 4 Board meetings per year, regular meetings with the CEO, attendance at sub committees and all staff meetings as required, Board away days and Trustee liaison.

Location: Hybrid working with all sub committees taking place on line and Board meetings and the all staff meeting taking place in person at Education for Health’s office in Warwickshire.

Remuneration: The role is unremunerated but travel expenses are paid to support attendance at the office.

Purpose: The Chair provides strategic leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that Education for Health is well governed and delivers the charity’s mission and objectives. The Chair ensures that individual Trustees fulfil their duties and responsibilities and that there is a properly accountable and supported Chief Executive and executive team.

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Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Governance

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Provide leadership to the Board to ensure that it operates effectively and Education for Health achieves its objectives.

Ensure high standards of governance and ensure that the Board regularly reviews risks and opportunities and provides clear strategic direction.

Use their knowledge of the health and care system and networks to identify and create opportunities for Education for Health to reach more learners and benefit more people with long term conditions.

Ensure the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial management and approves the annual budget.

Ensure that the governance arrangements are operating in the most effective way to support the work of the organisation and delivery of its objectives.

Develop the knowledge and capabilities of the Trustees through Board development and ensure that the Board has the right complement of skills, knowledge and experience needed to deliver the strategy.

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Carry out annual Trustee appraisal and undergo personal appraisal with the Vice Chair ensuring that issues raised feed into Board development Ensure compliance with relevant charitable and company legislation and that our educational programmes meet the requirements for University validation.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

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Chair meetings of the Board efficiently and effectively, working with the CEO to ensure that agendas are well planned and papers and sub committee reports support effective decision making.

Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged, their voices included and skills drawn upon and that decisions are taken in the best interests of the charity.

Ensure that any conflicts of interest are managed.

Ensure effective tracking of actions agreed to support implementation.

Have oversight of the running of Board sub committees ensuring there is an annual business cycle for each committee.

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Relationship with the CEO

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Establish a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring that they are held to account for delivery of personal and organisational objectives.

Maintain regular contact through scheduled one to one meetings where each party can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.

Conduct an annual appraisal of the CEO and ensure that they have opportunities for professional development and appropriate external support.

Person Specification Experience

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Prior experience as a charity Trustee or other Board role and a solid understanding of good governance practices.

Experience of the health and care sector and a strategic understanding of the potential contribution of Education for Health to support current health policy.

Experience of chairing meetings, committees or Boards and utilising chairing skills to elicit a range of views and reach decisions.

Experience of managing senior leaders and developing high performing management teams.

Experience of developing a collegiate approach to formulating strategy.

Experience of providing financial oversight and scrutiny to ensure financial sustainability.

A successful track record of achievement through their career, alongside strong commercial acumen.

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Knowledge and Skills

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Deep understanding of current health care policy and related opportunities for Education for Health.

Ability to identify the big issues around the charity’s long term sustainability and success and develop a strategy to tackle them.

Strong influencing and communication skills with the ability to speak with honesty, tact and diplomacy and challenge constructively as required.

Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate Trustees and work effectively with the CEO and executive team.

Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee.

Financial literacy and a broad understanding of charity finance issues.

Good understanding of charity governance.

Ability to foster and drive the energy and commitment of the organisation.

Be able and willing to give the time commitment required.

How to Apply

Recruitment Timetable

To apply for the role, please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (of no more than 1000 words) onto the Prospectus website via the link.

Interviews with Education for Health: 5th June

For guidance on formulating your supporting statement, please review our guide here.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Jane Ray or Tammy Stewart at Prospectus by email:

Please ensure that you have included a telephone number, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus on 020 7691 1920 or email: executive.admin@prospect-us.co.uk Applications via the Prospectus website should be made at: https://prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/194360 At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

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Deadline for applications: 4th May (midnight) Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 11th May

Queries

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