James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Chief Delivery Officer

The closing date is 17 September 2025

Job summary

Open to existing NHS staff only

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experiencedChief Delivery Officer (CDO)to join the senior leadership team at James Paget University Hospital. This pivotal role works in close partnership with theExecutive Managing Director (EMD)to drive the delivery of strategic and operational objectives across the Trust.

As a key member of theSenior Leadership Team (SLT), the CDO will provide expert leadership across clinical and operational strategy, financial performance, and organisational development. The successful candidate will be a skilled problem solver, planner and relationship-builder, capable of influencing at all levels, leading complex programmes of change.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside the Executive Managing Director (EMD) to support and enable the delivery of Trust objectives including effective organisational leadership, clinical and operational strategy, finance and operational performance.
Act for the EMD in internal and external meetings, including decision making in accordance with agreed strategy and policy.
Lead major programmes and portfolios as directed by the EMD, including corporate and operational functions.
Oversee the performance of centralised (Group) functions at the Trust level as the Group model evolves.
Manage risk in line with the Group risk-based assurance framework, ensuring effective governance and escalation of risks.
Provide high-quality policy advice, synthesising intelligence from multiple sources to support executive decision-making.
Coach and support SLT colleagues to delivery agreed plans and improve performance.
Produce high-impact written materials including reports, presentations, and strategic communications.
Manage sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the EMD, including complaints, incidents, and escalations.

About us

About You

You will bring:

Proven leadership experience in a complex healthcare or public sector environment.
Strong skills in strategic planning, programme delivery, and change management.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across boundaries.
A commitment to improving outcomes for patients and communities through effective delivery and assurance.

About Us

James Paget University Hospital is a 500-bed general hospital serving one of the most deprived populations in England. With over 3,700 staff, we provide emergency, maternity, and planned care services to a catchment population of 240,000. We are proud to be part of the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG), serving over 1 million residents.

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£100,000 to £200,000 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-CORP-7457168

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced NHS leader ready to take on a strategic executive role, we welcome your application.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Apply Now

If you are an experienced NHS leader ready to take on a strategic executive role, we welcome your application.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working as a Director or equivalent role that demonstrates wide senior influence.
Experience of working in an NHS Acute Trust at a senior level.
Experience of NHS Operations management and delivery of performance standards at a senior level.
Experience of NHS risk management policy and practice.

Desirable

Programme management experience in complex environments.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deal with competing demands and high workloads.
Excellent communication skills - both orally and written.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of all levels of the organisation.
Ability to identify development needs for self and the Team.
Ability to work autonomously.
Computer literate and fully familiar with Microsoft Office packages.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Extensive experience working as a Director or equivalent role that demonstrates wide senior influence.
Experience of working in an NHS Acute Trust at a senior level.
Experience of NHS Operations management and delivery of performance standards at a senior level.
Experience of NHS risk management policy and practice.

Desirable

Programme management experience in complex environments.

Skills & Competencies

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to deal with competing demands and high workloads.
Excellent communication skills - both orally and written.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of all levels of the organisation.
Ability to identify development needs for self and the Team.
Ability to work autonomously.
Computer literate and fully familiar with Microsoft Office packages.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)