Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Deputy Managing Director

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join us as Deputy Managing Director, a pivotal role at the heart of one of the UK's largest teaching hospitals. As a key member of the Hospital Leadership Team, you will help set direction, shape strategy and drive the delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality care for the population we serve.

Working in close partnership with the Executive Managing Director, you will support major organisational priorities including digital transformation, the shift toward more integrated community-focused models of care, and long-term improvement in performance, quality and patient experience.

You will join a collaborative and values-driven environment grounded in our PRIDE values. We are committed to developing our leaders, supporting staff wellbeing and creating a culture where ideas are encouraged, improvement is continuous and teamwork is central to success.

This role offers you the chance to influence care at scale, strengthen partnerships across the Norfolk and Waveney Hospitals Group, and contribute to shaping the future of the region's busiest teaching hospital. If you are motivated by purpose, leadership and impact, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026

Successful Candidates will be sent a Psychometric Test upon completion of shortlisting

Meet & Greet Sessions: Tuesday 24th March 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 25th March 2026

Main duties of the job

The Deputy Managing Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, working closely with the Executive Managing Director to ensure the Trust delivers safe, effective and compassionate care. You will oversee key performance, quality, governance and risk functions, ensuring that systems are robust, responsive and aligned with Trust priorities.

A core part of the role involves leading major programmes of work, including transformation initiatives, service improvement programmes and Trust-wide projects that support innovation, digital development and operational efficiency. You will work collaboratively with senior leaders across clinical and corporate services, enabling consistent standards, strong accountability and high-quality decision-making.

The role includes supporting Care Group teams, contributing to Group-wide programmes across Norfolk and Waveney, and helping shape long-term strategic planning. You will also represent the Executive Managing Director as required, providing leadership in internal and external forums and taking part in the senior manager on-call rota.

Central to the role is promoting an inclusive culture that reflects our PRIDE values, building strong relationships, coaching leaders and encouraging continuous improvement. You will help drive change, strengthen organisational resilience and support the delivery of modern, patient-centred services.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£123,000 to £157,000 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

234-25-DMD

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be varied and will adapt over time, depending on Trust priorities. As a minimum, you will fulfil the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description and person specification.

For an informal conversation and enquiries about the post with Executive Managing Director Shane Gordon please contact Jo Wyatt, Executive Business Manager, via email - jo.wyatt@nnuh.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role will be varied and will adapt over time, depending on Trust priorities. As a minimum, you will fulfil the responsibilities outlined in the attached job description and person specification.

For an informal conversation and enquiries about the post with Executive Managing Director Shane Gordon please contact Jo Wyatt, Executive Business Manager, via email - jo.wyatt@nnuh.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge and 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 (VSM).
Experience of NHS Operations management and delivery of performance standards at a senior level.
Experience of NHS risk management policy and practice
Leadership of change at whole-organisation or system level, including working with external partners.

Desirable

Developed knowledge across a wide range of workforce procedures and practices. Understanding of employment law and workforce legal frameworks.

Skills and 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.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of all levels of the organisation.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Masters level qualification or equivalent knowledge and experience

Knowledge and 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 (VSM).
Experience of NHS Operations management and delivery of performance standards at a senior level.
Experience of NHS risk management policy and practice
Leadership of change at whole-organisation or system level, including working with external partners.

Desirable

Developed knowledge across a wide range of workforce procedures and practices. Understanding of employment law and workforce legal frameworks.

Skills and 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.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues of all levels of the organisation.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Colney Lane

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)