Associate Director to the Chief Executive

We are seeking an exceptional individual to work directly with our CEO at the heart of a busy, ambitious organisation. This is a unique opportunity to support strategic priorities and contribute to improving outcomes for our patients, staff and communities., Key duties include providing strategic support to the CEO, leading priority projects, coordinating executive business, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving delivery of organisational objectives.

You will be credible, politically astute and comfortable working with senior leaders, Board members, system partners and external stakeholders. You will bring strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be a trusted adviser and problem-solver, helping turn strategy into action, drive delivery and ensure the CEO is supported with clear, timely and insightful information.

This role requires substantial experience in senior business management, strategy, programme management, operational leadership or executive support within a complex organisation. Experience in the NHS, healthcare, public sector or a similarly regulated environment is highly desirable.

Key duties include providing strategic support to the CEO, leading priority projects, coordinating executive business, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving delivery of organisational objectives.