Managing Director

NTH Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare support services organization in the Tees Valley is seeking an exceptional Managing Director to lead their operations into a new phase of growth. The ideal candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee operational functions, and drive innovation while ensuring quality service delivery and compliance within the healthcare sector. Competitive salary with excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (NEST) with employer contributions

Night shift allowances

Bank holiday allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and operational management.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Experience in governance and compliance within healthcare or similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term strategic plans.
• Lead a diverse workforce and foster a culture of excellence.
• Manage resources, budgets, and contracts for high-quality service delivery.
• Drive innovation and sustainability across the organization.
• Build relationships with clinical teams and external partners.
• Ensure governance and risk management across operational areas.

Job description

Overview

NTH Solutions is a subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospital Tees Group, established to deliver high-quality estates, facilities, procurement and support services that underpin excellent patient care. Our remit includes operational estates delivery, capital projects, facilities services, domestic and catering teams, portering, and related support functions across the University Hospitals Tees sites. We are now seeking an exceptional managing director to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation, ensuring we deliver outstanding services that reflect University Hospital Tees values and strategic ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a key organisation across the Tees Valley and the surrounding areas. You will have the platform to influence strategy, lead innovation, and deliver services that make a tangible difference to staff, patients, and the wider community. As managing director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and commercial acumen to ensure the NTH Solutions operates efficiently, sustainably, and in close partnership with University Hospitals Tees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a long‑term strategic plan aligned with UHT’s vision and priorities.
• Lead a diverse workforce across estates, facilities, and domestic services, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, development and continuous improvement.
• Ensure the effective management of resources, budgets, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost‑effective services.
• Drive innovation and sustainability across NTH Solutions.
• Build strong relationships with UHT leaders, clinical teams, regulators, and external partners to ensure a seamless and patient‑focused service delivery.
• Lead on governance, risk management, and statutory compliance for all operational areas.

Application and Screening Information

A full job description is attached to this vacancy. Recruitment services for North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions are provided by the Recruitment Team, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert for a vacancy with North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions appears under the authority of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is placed by NTH Foundation Trust on behalf of North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions which is a Limited Liability Partnership operating services within NTH Foundation Trust. Please refer to the attached Terms and Conditions of Employment relating to this vacancy. Please check your email address on a regular basis as applicants invited to attend an interview will be notified via this method. As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening: Disclosure and Barring Scheme (previously Criminal Records Bureau). Where a post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 it may be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Scheme to check for any previous criminal convictions. Should you require a copy of the Trust’s Disclosure and Barring Service Policy, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 01642 624023. Please note the essential qualifications required for the post outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to hold and provide evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be short listed. As part of our pre‑employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history. Applicants are requested to ensure e‑mail addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable. If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full‑time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant. North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust operates a No Smoking Policy. As a supporter of the Armed Forces and an employer of Reservists, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, which is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the UK Armed Forces (and their families) are treated fairly. We recognise that reservists and veterans bring a variety of transferable skills and qualities to our workplace, developed through their military careers. Our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community has been recognised through the Armed Forces Covenant as a Silver Employer.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £125,000 per annum
• A competitive salary
• Excellent performance related bonus scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays (dependent on service and contracted hours)
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST). North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions will pay a 3% contribution (above the minimum contribution rate at present)
• Night shift working allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank holiday working allowances (where appropriate)

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be paid for by North Tees and Hartlepool Solutions, however, should you fail to satisfactorily complete the probationary period, you will be charged for the DBS check as a deduction from your final salary.