Bernie McCardle joined the trust in May 2024 as a non-executive director and has had an extensive career in public service, including Northumbria Police.
Bernie is an experienced human resources director whose career has spanned the public sector, including public transport, local government and police.
After retiring from his role as corporate services director with Northumbria Police in 2016, Bernie set up his own HR consultancy company and has worked on a variety of projects including social housing, higher education, and prison services. He was also a non-executive director at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust from 2018 to 2024.
Bernie is a chartered fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development and has a particular interest in leadership, employee relations and staff engagement.
