Chief Delivery Officer

Odgers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Odgers is seeking a Chief Delivery Officer to join its Board and Executive Team in the United Kingdom. This senior role will oversee operational delivery across a large health system, including hospitals, community services and social care, driving performance, resilience and safe, sustainable services.

The successful candidate will translate strategic ambition into outcomes, engage clinicians, lead transformation programmes, and foster a values-led, inclusive culture across regional health

Job description

The client is seeking an exceptional operational leader to join its Board and Executive Team as Chief Delivery Officer. This role offers the opportunity to lead operational delivery across one of the largest and most complex healthcare organizations in the country, serving a significant population through multiple hospitals, community services, and adult social care. The Chief Delivery Officer will play a pivotal role in shaping performance, operational resilience, and the delivery of high-quality services, while influencing the future of healthcare within a mature integrated care system.

In this position, the Chief Delivery Officer will be responsible for translating strategic ambitions into tangible outcomes for patients, communities, and staff. The role involves working closely with Clinical Group leadership teams and Executive colleagues to drive operational excellence, strengthen accountability, and support the delivery of safe, sustainable services. The portfolio includes oversight of operational performance, patient access, productivity, transformation, continuous improvement, emergency preparedness, resilience, and business continuity. The Chief Delivery Officer will also sponsor major improvement programmes and ensure that best practices are embedded across daily operations.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader with significant experience operating at a senior level within a large and complex healthcare environment. A strong track record of leading at scale, improving performance, and delivering organizational transformation is essential. The successful candidate is expected to be an inclusive, visible, and values-led leader, capable of engaging clinicians, inspiring teams, and delivering results through others. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients, staff, and communities while helping to shape the future of health and care across the region and beyond.