Managing Director

Local Government Chronicle; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Managing Director to lead transformative initiatives in healthcare. This pivotal role involves developing strategic direction and governance while ensuring high-quality, integrated care across multiple stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess senior management experience in an NHS Trust and demonstrate effective leadership in complex environments. You will be responsible for enhancing patient care and operational performance, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the community. Join this forward-thinking organization and help shape the future of healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in an NHS Trust is essential.
• Proven financial and operational management success.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and growth while fostering a positive culture.
• Manage day-to-day operations and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Advanced MS Office skills

Education

Degree-level education

Continuous professional development

Job description

The purpose of the Managing Director post is to develop and embed the Collaborative's strategic direction, governance, transformation, and organisational development programme, operational and financial performance.

This pivotal role is responsible for driving development and growth while fostering a positive 'can do' culture across stakeholders to support transformation and quality improvement initiatives benefiting patients and staff.

The Managing Director will recruit and lead a commissioning and transformation team to deliver benefits such as:

• Care closer to home
• High-quality, standardised care
• Greater patient influence on care design
• Integrated care with NHS and private sector partners

Main duties

The Managing Director will collaborate with Clinical Directors to ensure effective operation of new care models, develop partnerships, pathways, and service models.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reporting to the Lead CEO of the East of England Provider Collaborative
• Managing day-to-day operations within the region
• Engaging with providers and commissioners, including ICBs and local authorities
• Ensuring leadership, performance, financial, and governance standards are met

About our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate care to improve health and wellbeing, supporting individuals to lead fulfilling lives.

We seek high-calibre candidates sharing our vision and values. We are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community sectors, especially underrepresented groups.

Please note we may close applications early if sufficient responses are received.

We cannot offer sponsorship for all roles; applications from candidates requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

For full responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Additional responsibilities

• Lead with a positive, influential style to ensure effective service delivery and positive representation of the collaborative.
• Develop a cohesive leadership team and clear work plans for assurance and improvement.
• Manage resources, ensure regulatory compliance, and meet contractual obligations.
• Report effectively to the Board and Trusts.
• Prepare for future commissioning, develop strategic plans, and lead clinical redesigns.
• Ensure patient and carer views influence decisions, promote innovation, and oversee quality and safety standards.
• Implement governance, monitor performance, manage risks, and ensure service continuity.
• Engage with service users, partners, and stakeholders at regional and local levels.
• Represent the collaborative in various forums and ensure delivery of operational, financial, and workforce objectives.
• Review performance, support improvement, and foster strong relationships with clinicians and regulatory bodies.

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

• Effective leadership in complex environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to develop networks, identify growth opportunities, and operate advanced MS Office skills.

Experience

• Senior management experience in an NHS Trust.
• Experience of staff engagement, service change, and complex problem management.
• Experience in health or social care commissioning, working with NHS regulators, and senior NHS networks.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree-level education.
• Continuous professional development evidence.
• Proven financial and operational management success.