Job summaryAcross Herefordshire and Worcestershire, more than 5,000 dedicated colleagues provide mental health, community, children's and learning disability services to a population of around 800,000 people. Every day, they support individuals, families and communities through some of the most important moments in their lives, united by a shared commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care and improving health outcomes for all.
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Finance Officer to help shape the next chapter of our development. As a voting member of the Board and a key member of the Executive Team, you will play a pivotal role in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, ensuring long-term sustainability while enabling continued investment in services that make a real difference to people's lives.
This is far more than a traditional finance leadership position. Alongside responsibility for the Trust's financial strategy, planning and performance, you will provide executive leadership across a broad portfolio including estates and facilities, procurement, contracting, legal services, sustainability and corporate governance. Working closely with Board colleagues, clinical leaders and system partners, you will help ensure that resources are used wisely, innovation is encouraged and opportunities for transformation are realised.
Please note all applications for this role must be made via our Recruitment partners GatenbySanderson, refer to attached supporting document.
Main duties of the jobThe Trust has ambitious plans for the future, set against a rapidly evolving NHS landscape. As the lead provider of mental health and learning disability services across the two counties, and a major provider of community health services, the organisation is committed to delivering safe, inclusive and person-centred care while addressing financial and operational challenges with confidence and creativity. The Chief Finance Officer will be central to that ambition, working at organisational, system and regional level to support sustainable services and improved outcomes for local communities.
We are looking for a strategic, values-led leader with significant senior financial leadership experience gained within the NHS, wider public sector or a similarly complex organisation. You will bring a strong track record of developing financial strategy, leading transformation and improvement programmes, and influencing at Board level. Just as importantly, you will demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships, inspire high-performing teams and work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to tackle complex challenges. A full list of duties and further information about the role are available via our Recruitment partners GatenbySandersonAbout usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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DetailsDate posted09 September 2026Pay schemeVery senior manager (VSM)Salary
Depending on experience
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberC9798-2606Job locations2 Kings CourtCharles Hastings WayWorcesterWorcestershireWR5 1JRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a professionally qualified accountant, you will combine financial credibility with commercial awareness, political acuity and a genuine commitment to public service. You will understand that excellent financial stewardship is not an end in itself, but a means of improving care, reducing inequalities and delivering better experiences for patients, service users, carers and communities.
In return, you will join an organisation defined by its values of being Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive. You will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most important agendas in public service, helping to shape the future of community and mental health services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire while working alongside committed colleagues and partners who share a passion for improving lives.
If you are an outstanding executive leader who can combine strategic vision, financial expertise and compassionate leadership, we would be delighted to hear from you. A full list of duties and further information about the role are available via our Recruitment partners GatenbySanderson
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs a professionally qualified accountant, you will combine financial credibility with commercial awareness, political acuity and a genuine commitment to public service. You will understand that excellent financial stewardship is not an end in itself, but a means of improving care, reducing inequalities and delivering better experiences for patients, service users, carers and communities.
In return, you will join an organisation defined by its values of being Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive. You will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most important agendas in public service, helping to shape the future of community and mental health services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire while working alongside committed colleagues and partners who share a passion for improving lives.
If you are an outstanding executive leader who can combine strategic vision, financial expertise and compassionate leadership, we would be delighted to hear from you. A full list of duties and further information about the role are available via our Recruitment partners GatenbySandersonPerson Specification
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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).UK Registration
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