Director of Finance & Digital

NHS; Hereford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a strategic leader in Hereford to oversee financial and digital transformation. This role offers oversight of a £20 million budget, fostering innovation in healthcare systems, and leading commercial strategies. Candidates should have extensive finance experience, strong leadership abilities, and a demonstrated ability to drive results. Benefits include significant leave, pension contributions, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

NHSPension – 23.78% employer contribution

33 to 38 days annual leave

Vivup benefits: counselling, discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to empower a diverse team.
• Understanding of general practice challenges and opportunities.
• Proven experience managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of a £20m budget.
• Leading development of a commercial strategy.
• Reporting to board and committee meetings.

Skills

Extensive board-level finance experience

Ability to lead and inspire teams

Excellent communication skills

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

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, leading planning and reporting, and ensuring robust systems and governance for long‑term sustainability.

Digital & Data Transformation – Driving 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, forging strategic partnerships, and exploring digital commercialisation opportunities that deliver real value.

Corporate Governance & Compliance – Ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while leading 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 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 duties of the job

Main Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of a £20m budget.
• Opportunity to significantly grow budget and activity through flexible funding flows and shift to neighbourhood working.
• Providing expert board‑level leadership in finance, digital and commercial strategy.
• Representing all Herefordshire GP practices to ensure financially resilient services at practice, neighbourhood and place.
• Ensuring forward‑looking finance and digital strategies underpin all operational and strategic plans.
• Leading the development of a commercial strategy, identifying new revenue opportunities, partnerships and service innovations.
• Providing inspirational leadership across the organisation, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Fully participating in the development and delivery of the organisation’s Business Plan, ensuring alignment with financial, digital and commercial goals.
• Reporting to board, finance & audit, integrated governance and commercial strategy committee meetings.

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

NHSPension – 23.78 % employer contribution.

33 to 38 days annual leave – inclusive of bank holidays.

Vivup benefits: 24/7 counselling, salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts.

Safeguarding Statement

Taurus Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Extensive board‑level finance experience.
• A demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and empower a diverse and multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of general practice, including challenges, opportunities and trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• 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 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.

Depending on experience competitive with senior healthcare leadership roles.