Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

8D Associate Director - 12 months fixed term

The closing date is 09 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director to lead the operational delivery of the Northeast Hampshire Adult Neighbourhood Mental Health Services while driving Trust-wide service development and improvement.

This is a senior leadership role combining operational management, strategic planning, and service transformation. You will work closely with local partners, Primary Care Networks, and people with lived experience to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities, and support the national strategy for neighbourhood health and the NHS 10 year Plan.

If you would like to discuss about the role with Georgina Foulds, our Associate Director, please email Angela Rive on Angela.Rive@sabp.nhs.uk to book an appointment.

Please note Angela works 4 days per week, except Wednesdays, will get back to you at her earliest.

Please note that this role is fixed term for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

o Operational leadership of the adult neighbourhood mental health services in NE Hampshire.o Strategic lead for the development and transformation of neighbourhood mental health services across the Trust.o Delivery of high-quality, clinically effective, and person-centred care in line with national, Trust, and divisional objectives.o Build strong partnerships with health, social care, voluntary sector, service users, and carers.o Oversee performance, quality, financial management, and workforce planning.o Project and programme management of key transformation initiatives.o Deputise for the Divisional Director when required.

Please refer the attached job description for full details.

About us

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.

We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.

Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.

Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.

Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£93,540 to £107,535 a year Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS, pa, pro rata.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

325-7795427-COMM

Job locations

Theta

Lyon Way

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7ER

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirement for this job.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level i.e. RMN, HCPC
Educated to a master's degree or equivalent experience
Management qualification (DMS) or equivalent experience
Evidence of recent continuous professional development at a senior level to include leadership development

Experience

Essential

Extensive relevant experience working at a senior level in a health and social care provider service.
Extensive knowledge and a proven track record of delivery in managing a range of diverse and complex operational services.
Extensive experience of managing people and financial resources.
Experience of developing services through facilitating change and innovation in a multi-disciplinary team(s).
Senior leadership in health or social care services, with operational and strategic responsibilities.
Experience engaging with people with lived experience and carers.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
Competence in IT and business intelligence.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach
Passionate about high-quality mental health care
Committed to staff development and wellbeing
Able to manage competing priorities and complex operational challenges

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Professional qualification at Diploma/Degree level i.e. RMN, HCPC
Educated to a master's degree or equivalent experience
Management qualification (DMS) or equivalent experience
Evidence of recent continuous professional development at a senior level to include leadership development

Experience

Essential

Extensive relevant experience working at a senior level in a health and social care provider service.
Extensive knowledge and a proven track record of delivery in managing a range of diverse and complex operational services.
Extensive experience of managing people and financial resources.
Experience of developing services through facilitating change and innovation in a multi-disciplinary team(s).
Senior leadership in health or social care services, with operational and strategic responsibilities.
Experience engaging with people with lived experience and carers.
Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing abilities.
Competence in IT and business intelligence.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach
Passionate about high-quality mental health care
Committed to staff development and wellbeing
Able to manage competing priorities and complex operational challenges

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theta

Lyon Way

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7ER

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Theta

Lyon Way

Frimley, Camberley

GU16 7ER

Employer's website

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