Non-Executive Director (Finance)

Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare benefits and advances for the future.

Our mission is to provide the evidence and digital systems so that by 2035 genomics could play a role in up to half of all healthcare interactions, whilst securing the UK’s position as the best place to discover, prove and benefit from genomic innovations.

We are accelerating our impact and working with patients, doctors, scientists, government and industry to improve genomic testing, and help researchers access the health data and technology they need to make new medical discoveries and create more effective, targeted medicines for everybody.

Behind the Healthcare and Research outcomes, Genomics England delivers through designing, developing and operating complex healthcare software systems.

We're on the cusp of big changes with the real prospect of genomics becoming the fabric of everyday healthcare through the lifetime – from birth to old age.

How to apply

Please do not apply directly to Genomics England, this advert is for information purposes only. We have engaged Odgers to work with us to recruit this role, any applications received directly at Genomics England will be forwarded to Odgers.

Please apply via the following routes

• The preferred method of application is online at: www.odgers.com/95030 
• If you are unable to apply online please email: [email protected] 
• Any postal applications should be sent direct to Peter Mason, Odgers, 20 Cannon Street, London, EC4M 6XD.

Closing date: Monday 21st January 2026

Candidate Brief

You will find the Non-Executive Director (Finance) full job description and other supporting information, including how to apply and key dates and steps for the recruitment process, within this link Genomics England Non-Executive Director Candidate Brief

The Opportunity

We are now looking for a candidate with significant financial & audit leadership expertise, ideally with experience at executive and non-executive level of audit committees. The successful candidate should demonstrate the capability to add value to our Board beyond the financial and audit expertise, bringing a track record of leadership within organisations and industries of comparable scale and complexity and able to play an important ambassadorial role for Genomics England both internally and externally.

We already have an exceptional Board, with a wide range of experience and capabilities. Every member of the Board has a passionate interest in and responsibility for our work. This is a vital board role we are excited to encourage a leader of outstanding capability to join us. 

Please see the Candidate Brief above to learn of the essential and desirable criteria to be considered for this role. 

Appointment: This is a Ministerial appointment.

Remuneration: this role attracts £7,883 per annum. It is non pensionable and payable via PAYE. Reasonable expenses are also payable in accordance with our Travel and Expenses Policy but expenses incurred in relation to travel to our London office are taxable.

Term of appointment: Three years, renewable for a further term, and in exceptional circumstances renewal for a third term.

Time commitment: the anticipated time commitment is a circa 15 to 20 days per annum. The role involves attendance at Board and the Audit Committee, providing advice as required, preparation time, travel and some work outside of meetings.

Equal opportunities and our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace 

Genomics England is actively committed to providing and supporting an inclusive environment that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion best practice both within our community and in any other area where we have influence. We are proud of our diverse community where everyone can come to work and feel welcomed and treated with respect regardless of any disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, or social background. 

Genomics England’s policies of non-discrimination and equity and will be applied fairly to all people, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, being pregnant or recently becoming a parent, race, religion or beliefs, sex or sexual orientation, length of service, whether full or part-time or employed under a permanent or a fixed-term contract or any other relevant factor.  

Genomics England does not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment, victimisation or bullying at work. Such behaviour undermines our mission and core values and diminishes the dignity, respect and integrity of all parties. Our People policies outline our commitment to inclusivity. 

We aim to remove barriers in our recruitment processes and to be flexible with our interview processes. Should you require any adjustments that may help you to fully participate in the recruitment process, we encourage you to discuss this with us. 

Culture

We have four key behaviours that represent what we would like Genomics England to feel like and the culture we want to encourage, in order for us to achieve our mission. These behaviours help us all work well together, deliver on our outcomes, celebrate our successes and share feedback with each other. You can read about these and other aspects of our culture here Culture | Genomics England