Director of Finance and Estates

Integrated Care System; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity arises for a Director of Finance and Estates at a leading NHS Trust in Doncaster. This strategic role involves overseeing financial health and the ambitious estate redevelopment program, allowing a finance leader to shape services that deliver lasting impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or complex public sector finance roles.
• Significant leadership experience at or below board level.
• Track record of influencing and managing finances and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Mentor and develop finance professionals in the department.
• Promote best practices in financial systems and processes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic thinking

Community engagement

Education

First degree in a relevant discipline

CCAB qualified or equivalent

Job description

Go back Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Director of Finance and Estates

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Step into a Board-level Finance Leadership Role that Delivers Real Impact.

At RDaSH, we're investing in the future of our services, our communities, and our leadership. We are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Board asDirector of Finance and Estates, responsible not only for the Trust's financial health but for ensuring our ambitious estate redevelopment programme supports safe, modern, and compassionate care.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Deputy Director of Finance ready for their first Executive role, or an experienced Finance Director seeking a rewarding lateral move into a progressive, values-driven Trust.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic, values-driven leader with:

• A strong finance background in NHS or similarly complex public sector environments.
• Experience leading capital investment or estates portfolios (or the aptitude to grow quickly into this area).
• Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at all levels and across organisational boundaries.
• A collaborative leadership style grounded in compassion, curiosity and accountability.
• A passion for improving services and outcomes through inclusive, community-based delivery

Ready to Take the Next Step?

For a confidential discussion, please contact Kevin Round @ Seymour John on 07768 000 420 and/or email at [e-mail], who can also arrange an informal conversation with our Chief Executive or Chair.

Interview Date: 29th July

Main duties of the job

Contribute to, and participate in, the delivery of promotion of the Trust's vision (nurturing the power in our communities), and our five strategic objectives

Take responsibility for supporting delivery of our fifth objective, to nurture partnerships to deliver social value.

Working with others to ensure that the Trust generates a persistent 1-1.5% reserve to invest each year in the delivery of the strategy.

Ensure that corporate support services, including finance and estates, are fully aligned to the strategy in everything that they strive to do.

Act as a role model for leaders and provide mentorship and leadership development as necessary.

Enable, motivate and empower finance professionals to demonstrate personal and professional leadership through their work.

Identify, promote and spread best practice in applying our financial systems and process across the Trust and work to eradicate poor practice.

Support team leaders within the department to recruit and retain local people with talent, and to ensure that the department has a diversity which best reflects our wider population.

About us

Why RDaSH?

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is a financially stable provider of mental health, learning disability and community health services to a population of over 750,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are deeply embedded in our communities and committed to delivering care that is safe, person-centred and accountable.

We've made 28 clear promises to our communities, focused on restoring trust in public services and the NHS. Everything we do--from leadership development to service delivery--is designed to achieve those commitments by 2028. To access our Trust strategy, visit:

We are:

• Ambitious in reform: Our strategy is rooted in transformation, integration and co-production.
• Investing in leadership: With a strong partnership with Virginia Mason Institute, we're building capability and culture that puts safety, learning and accountability at the core.
• Empowering our teams: Our "team of teams" approach gives leaders room to grow, influence and innovate--supported by a strong executive and senior clinical team.

This is a Trust where finance has a voice, and where the Estates portfolio offers genuine scope to shape the infrastructure for modern healthcare delivery--commercially viable, sustainable, and clinically aligned.

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

Living and Working in Our Region

South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.

Person Specification

Experience

• Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values
• Significant leadership experience of running functions within a finance function of a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level
• Evidence of leadership in managing external audit and regulatory engagement with the finance function
• Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing multidisciplinary teams
• Substantial experience of having an effective impact on financial sustainability in healthcare

Qualifications

• Holds first degree in job relevant discipline, preferably supported by a formal management qualification.
• CCAB qualified or equivalent
• Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT