Non Executive Director

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. Today over half our headcount are directly involved in the delivery of software from Product, Design, Engineering and Bioinformatics to Data Engineering, Architecture and Service Management.

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, as 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/94010 
• 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 21 July 2025

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 technology estate, but this remains a vital expert role and we are excited to encourage a leader in the field to join us. 

You will find the full job description and other supporting information within this link Candidate Brief - Non Executive Director

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience at executive and non-executive level of leading technology transformation and demonstrable expertise of scaling digital platforms in the healthcare sector or other industries (either from an applications and machine learning, and/or from an architecture and infrastructure perspective).

This role is a Ministerial appointment and is remunerated at £7,883 per annum for circa 15-20 days per annum. The term of appointment will be for three years, renewable for a further term, and in exceptional circumstances renewal for a third term.  

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 is contrary to our virtues, 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.