Executive Director of Corporate Services

PROSPECTUS; Rochester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in medical emergency services is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate Services. This pivotal role entails leading strategic and operational functions to support the charity's life-saving service. The ideal candidate will have commercial acumen, experience in finance management, and a collaborative approach. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Board to ensure the charity remains well-run and innovative. The role is based in Rochester, UK, with deadlines for applications on January 19, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at a senior leadership level in finance management.
• Track record of working in innovative and ambitious environments.
• Experience of delivering new opportunities and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational functions to support the strategic plan.
• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Ensure ethical and innovative organizational management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Treasury and finance management

Budgeting

Business planning

Collaborative approach

Driving new opportunities

Job description

Our client are a pioneering, purpose-driven charity at the forefront of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). For over 35 years, they have delivered world-class, pre-hospital emergency care across Kent, Surrey and Sussex—responding to over 3,000 incidents last year alone and saving countless lives. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, their highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team uses cutting-edge technology and medical innovation to reach patients in under 30 minutes, wherever they are in the region.

Our client is a complex and ambitious people centred, and values led charity with a unique culture across clinical, aviation, fundraising, marketing and communications, and corporate services. With a daily operating cost of £57K and 91% of their total income raised through public generosity, they are proud to be one team with one purpose – saving lives and ensuring the best possible patient outcomes. Their headquarters at Rochester Airport and aircraft base at Redhill Aerodrome enable the delivery of the highest standards of pre-hospital emergency care across our communities, helping us reach more patients and save more lives.

We are now seeking a strategic, values-driven Executive Director of Corporate Services to join a highly collaborative, expert team united by their vision of an end of preventable loss of life from medical emergency. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world’s leading air ambulance charities.

The role

It’s an exciting time as they refresh their strategy and take bold, collaborative action to reach more patients, improve more outcomes and save more lives. As Executive Director of Corporate Services, you’ll lead a broad portfolio of strategic and operational functions to support the delivery of the strategic plan and our lifesaving service. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, supported by a talented team and expert advisors, to ensure they remains a well-run, ethical, and innovative organisation.

About you

We are seeking a highly collaborative, financially competent leader, with:

• Commercial acumen with proven experience at a senior leadership level in treasury and finance management, budgeting and business planning
• A track record of working in innovative and ambitious environments, through a highly supportive and collaborative approach
• Experience of identifying, planning for and delivering new opportunities and efficiencies that maximise organisational-wide effectiveness.

Crucially you will be inspired by our critical work to save the lives of the thousands of people across our communities every year and our vision of an end to preventable loss of life from medical emergency.

Inclusion

Our client is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves. We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fair and with respect and dignity regardless of sex, race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, background or religion or belief and we welcome applications from those with protected characteristics.

How to Apply

If you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie via email with a copy of your CV.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: Monday 19th January 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 26th–30th January 2026
Engagement meetings: 4th February 2026
Interviews: w/c 9th February 2026