Director of Finance & Digital

TAURUS HEALTHCARE; England; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Director of Finance and Digital to lead financial planning and commercial strategy. This position is responsible for overseeing a £20m budget, driving digital transformation through innovation, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. The ideal candidate should have extensive board-level finance experience and be able to inspire a diverse team. The role offers competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS Pension – 23.78% employer contribution

33 to 38 days annual leave

Vivup benefits: counselling and discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive board-level finance experience.
• Proven ability to lead and empower diverse teams.
• Understanding of the challenges in general practice.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in optimizing income streams.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a budget of £20m.
• Grow budget and activity through flexible funding.
• Lead Finance and Digital commercial strategy.
• Ensure services are financially resilient.
• Develop new revenue opportunities and partnerships.

Skills

Board-level finance experience

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Professionalism and integrity

Job description

If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a track record of delivering results - this could be your next big move.

Areas You Will Lead:

• Financial Planning - Setting financial direction, lead planning and reporting, and ensure robust systems and governance for long-term sustainability
• Digital & Data Transformation Drive innovation through AI, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Lead digital strategy and governance, ensuring systems are future-ready and aligned with organisational goals
• Commercial Strategy - Identifying new income streams, forge strategic partnerships, and explore digital commercialisation opportunities that deliver real value
• Corporate Governance & Compliance - Ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance - while leading on estate management, insurance, and health & safety.

This role is based at Nelson House, Hereford. There may be scope for hybrid working, which can be discussed as part of the selection process.

Selection day will be held on Tuesday 17th March 2026.

Please apply early as the vacancy may close sooner if interest is high.

How to Apply

Please read our Application Pack before applying:

Director of Finance and Digital Information Pack

Please submit:

• Your CV
• A Supporting Statement (max 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the criteria in the role profile

Send to [e-mail] or apply via NHS Jobs.

For queries or alternative application methods, contact [e-mail].

Main Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of budget of £20m
• Opportunity to significantly grow budget and activity through flexible funding flows in shift to neighbourhood working
• Providing expert Board-level leadership in Finance, Digital and Commercial Strategy
• Represent all Herefordshire GP practices to ensure financially resilient services at practice, neighbourhood & place
• Ensuring forward‑looking Finance and Digital strategies underpin all plans
• Leading development of Commercial Strategy identifying new revenue opportunities, partnerships, and service innovations
• Providing inspirational leadership, fostering culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Fully participating in the development and delivery of the organisations Business Plan, ensuring alignment with financial, digital, and commercial goals
• Reporting to Board, Finance & Audit, Integrated Governance, and Commercial Strategy Committees.

About us

Taurus Healthcare is the GP Federation for Herefordshire, working in partnership with all 20 GP practices. We provide direct services, drive strategic development, and collaborate across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System to transform local health and care.

Our Focus: Population | People | Partnerships – improving health outcomes, putting individuals and staff at the heart of everything we do, and working across sectors.

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• NHS Pension – 23.78% employer contribution.
• 33 to 38 days annual leave – incl. bank holidays.
• Vivup benefits: 24/7 counselling, salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential:

• Extensive board‑level finance experience.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and empower a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• An understanding of general practice, including the challenges, opportunities and trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical standards.
• A leader who engages and enables others to deliver their best.
• An unquestionable record of delivering results through others. Financial acumen, with proven experience of managing budgets and optimising income streams.
• Ability to engage external stakeholders to build partnerships that support strategic goals.
• Credibility to represent the organisation to influence policy, industry standards and system responses.

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.

Safeguarding Statement: Taurus Healthcare is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children, and young people. All confirmed offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS Check for this role.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement: We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Military Veterans and family members of serving personnel. We uphold the principles of the Equality Act 2010 and do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation.