Deputy CEO: Strategy, Transformation & Digital (Board Level)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits for employees and families

Flexible working

Job summary

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive to join its newly formed executive team. The postholder will support the Chief Executive and Board on strategy, planning, transformation, digital, analytics and system partnerships, and act for the Chief Executive when required.

The role carries a Board-level remit within a refreshed executive team focused on culture, performance and improvement.

Qualifications

• Board-level experience required.
• Track record of leading organisational improvement and transformation.
• Credible, values-led leadership.
• Building effective relationships across complex organisations and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Chief Executive, including full cover during absence and duties delegated by them.
• Act as a full Board member with responsibility for quality, safety, performance, workforce, finance and reputation.
• Lead the Trust's strategy, planning and annual planning cycle.
• Lead organisational improvement and transformation, turning ambitions into measurable outcomes.
• Provide executive leadership for corporate strategy, including Quality Management System development.
• Lead operational planning, system collaboration and partnerships.
• Oversee business intelligence, analytics and population health intelligence.
• Lead innovation and digital technology-enabled transformation.
• Represent the Trust internally and externally at local, regional and national level.
• Build a cohesive, high-performing executive team and ensure portfolios work in an aligned way.
• Advise the Board and its committees on opportunities, risks and strategic choices.
• Take part in executive on-call arrangements.

Skills

Board-level leadership

Transformation leadership

Relationship building

Values-led leadership

Job description

Medway NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Deputy Chief Executive to join its newly formed executive team. The postholder will support the Chief Executive and Board on strategy, planning, transformation, digital, analytics and system partnerships, and act for the Chief Executive when required.

The role carries a Board-level remit within a refreshed executive team focused on culture, performance and improvement.