Managing Director: Sponsorship Available

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Managing Director (Fixed Term 12 Months)

An exceptional opportunity to lead two outstanding NHS organisations at a pivotal time.

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT) and George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust (GEH) are seeking an outstanding, values-driven leader to join our Joint Executive Team as Managing Director on a fixed-term basis. This appointment follows the secondment of our substantive Managing Director to undertake a significant NHS leadership role.

As Managing Director, you will work alongside the CEO and Executive Team to provide visible leadership across both Trusts, ensuring delivery of our operational, quality, workforce, financial and strategic objectives. You will play a key role in maintaining organisational performance while supporting the continued alignment of GEH and SWFT.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced NHS executive leader to make a significant impact across two successful organisations with a strong track record of collaboration, innovation and high-quality patient care.

Further Information

The appointment is for a
period of up to 12 months, with a formal review after 9 months.

We are committed to
creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcome applications from
candidates from all backgrounds and communities.

Shortlisted candidates
will participate in a formal interview with a panel comprising the Chief
Executive Officer, Non-Exec Directors and NHS England.

Interview Date:6th October 2026

Main duties of the job

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Managing Director will:

  • Provide day-to-day leadership of both Trusts alongside the Executive Team.
  • Support delivery of quality, operational, workforce and financial performance targets.
  • Lead organisational improvement and transformation programmes.
  • Foster strong relationships with clinicians, staff, partners and stakeholders.
  • Represent the organisations across system, regional and national forums.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, compassion, inclusion and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the Foundation Group and integrated models of care.

About You

We are seeking an exceptional leader who can demonstrate:

  • Significant Board-level leadership experience within an NHS organisation or similarly complex environment.
  • A track record of delivering operational performance, quality improvement and organisational transformation.
  • Experience of leading large, diverse teams through change.
  • Outstanding partnership-working skills and the ability to influence across organisational boundaries.
  • Strong strategic thinking coupled with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
  • A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and reducing health inequalities.

You will be an authentic and visible leader who can inspire confidence, build relationships quickly and maintain focus during a period of organisational transition.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Expereince

Essential

  • Please see detailed Job Description and Personal Specification

Desirable

  • Please see detailed Job Description and Personal Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 September 2026

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