​​​​​Non-Executive Director

Portrait of Bernie McCardleBernie McCardle joined the trust in July 2018 as a Non-Executive Director following 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.

Non Executive Directors