Executive Chef jobs in United Kingdom

If you are an inspirational visible leader willing to put your heart and soul into leading this Trust in the next phase of its improvement journey, we would love you to apply to be our next Chief Executive, succeeding our current post holder, who is retiring in September.

Previous experience of working at Board level in a large, complex Trust is essential, as is a track record of achievement.

We are a large acute and community Trust with a 10,000-strong workforce and an annual income of nearly £900m, offering many opportunities to make enduring improvements.

Shortlisted candidates will meet with three stakeholder groups on 5th August, followed by a formal panel interview on 6th August.

Closing date: 27th July 2025.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff, including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard-to-fill positions where relocation is expected. Please contact the recruiting department/manager to discuss this.
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave options for emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema, and finance from various providers.

For more information on benefits, please visit the Trust's Staff Benefits pages.

A full role description is available in the attachment: job description.

Our organisation is guided by values co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

We aim to develop a diverse workforce that reflects our communities. We welcome applications from everyone and work with Staff Networks—including Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability, and Carers—to encourage applications from varied backgrounds. If you need any adjustments to the application process, contact yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

We support flexible working from the start of employment where possible. Please discuss any requirements with the recruiting manager.

We hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, demonstrating our support for Defence personnel, including applicants from the armed forces.

This advert closes on Sunday, 27 July 2025.