Associate Director to the Chief Executive


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£88,250 to £100,355 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	london, N19 5NF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	23 Nov 2026

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Summary

As Business Manager to the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CEO and Executive Team to deliver the Trust's strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include: Acting as a trusted adviser to the CEO, providing strategic analysis, briefings, and recommendations to support decision-making. Coordinating and monitoring delivery of key organisational priorities, ensuring progress is tracked and issues are addressed promptly. Managing high-profile projects and programmes on behalf of the CEO, working across clinical, operational, and corporate teams. Preparing high-quality reports, presentations, Board papers, and briefing materials for internal and external meetings. Building effective relationships with senior leaders, governors, system partners, regulators, and external stakeholders. Supporting the planning and delivery of Executive Team and Board business, ensuring actions are followed through to completion. Analysing complex performance, workforce, financial, and operational information to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Leading and coordinating cross-organisational initiatives that improve patient care, staff experience, and organisational performance. Anticipating issues before they arise, resolving problems proactively, and ensuring the CEO's office operates efficiently and effectively. This role is ideally suited to an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working at the centre of decision-making, and has a proven track record of delivering results in complex organisations.

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