Executive Director of Delivery

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is appointing an Executive Director of Delivery. You will act as the principal strategic adviser to the Chief Executive and Board, translating strategy into clear plans and measurable outcomes, and leading transformation and system partnerships across the trust.

You will work with executive colleagues and external partners to ensure delivery of priorities, governance, and financial stewardship, while demonstrating compassionate, inclusive

Job description

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation TrustExecutive Director of DeliveryLocation: Trustwide (with regular travel and in-person visibility required)Salary: Attractive VSM

The new role of Executive Director of Delivery, a non‑voting member of the board, will be the principal strategic adviser to the Chief Executive and Board. Reporting to the Chief Executive you will lead the delivery of our organisational strategy, transformation agenda and system partnerships, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into clear plans, measurable outcomes and sustainable improvement.

Working closely with Executive colleagues, operational leaders and external partners, you will provide leadership, assurance and constructive challenge across strategy delivery, transformation, digital, data and stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping shape the future direction of a large and complex NHS organisation at a significant point in its development., We are seeking a credible senior leader with significant experience at, or close to, Board level in a large, complex organisation. You will have a strong track record of translating strategy into measurable outcomes, leading large‑scale transformation, and building effective partnerships across organisational boundaries. A strong understanding of NHS governance, regulation and the financial context in which NHS organisations operate will be important, alongside the ability to build high levels of trust and influence with senior stakeholders. Above all, you will be a compassionate, inclusive and values‑driven leader who brings pace, clarity and focus while enabling colleagues to deliver the best outcomes for patients, carers and communities.

Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and autism services to more than 2 million people across County Durham, Tees Valley, North Yorkshire and York. Our dedicated staff operate from more than 90 sites, working in partnership with patients, carers, communities and system partners to deliver high‑quality care.

Whilst we have made significant progress in improving our services, we remain rated 'Requires Improvement' by the CQC. With a new Chair and Chief Executive, a refreshed Board, and a renewed focus on transparency, learning and improvement, we are committed to building a stronger, safer and more compassionate organisation. Guided by Our Journey to Change and our values of Respect, Compassion and Responsibility, we are determined to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and provide the very best care for those who rely on our services.