Community Health Partnerships (CHP) is seeking a new Chair to provide strategic leadership at an important point in the organisation's development.



CHP is an NHS company wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. We manage 308 NHS LIFT buildings, support more than 1,300 health and care occupiers and oversee public sector interests in an estate portfolio valued at £2.5 billion. Our work helps create the infrastructure needed to deliver more integrated care closer to home.



The next Chair will join as CHP leads work to secure the long-term future of the NHS LIFT estate and strengthens its contribution to neighbourhood health and the effective use of public assets. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Team, you will help shape the organisation's strategic direction, maintain strong governance and financial stewardship, and ensure that CHP continues to deliver its public purpose.



You will lead an effective and collaborative Board, provide support and constructive challenge to the Chief Executive, and build strong relationships with the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and LIFTCo partners. As CHP's principal Board representative, you will also act as an ambassador for the organisation and its role in supporting sustainable community healthcare infrastructure.



We are looking for an experienced Board-level leader with sound judgement, strong governance and commercial understanding gained in the public and private sectors, and the credibility to operate across government, the NHS and other complex stakeholder environments. You will bring experience of chairing senior forums, contributing to long-term organisational strategy and overseeing substantial assets, investments or infrastructure. A clear commitment to public service, inclusion and improving outcomes for patients and communities will be essential.



This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Board of an organisation with a distinctive role in supporting the future of community and neighbourhood healthcare across England.



For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants:



Helen Barkham, Research Lead: helen.barkham@gatenbysanderson.com



Serena Dobson, Senior Consultant: serena.dobson@gatenbysanderson.com



Melanie Shearer, Partner: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com




Closing date: 9am Monday 2 November 2026



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Documents

Fit and Proper Person Declaration - New.docx

Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

9am Monday 2nd November 2026



Preliminary interviews

w/c 9th November 2026



Final panel

Thursday 3rd December 2026




How to Apply

• Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.


• A completed fit and proper person form - the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.


• Detail any employment or education gaps.


• You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.


• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.


• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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