Job summary
NTH Solutions is a subsidiary of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, part of the University Hospital Tees Group, established to deliver high-quality estates, facilities, procurement and support services that underpin excellent patient care. Our remit includes operational estates delivery, capital projects, facilities services, domestic and catering teams, portering, and related support functions across the University Hospitals Tees sites.
We are now seeking an exceptional managing director to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation, ensuring we deliver outstanding services that reflect University Hospital Tees values and strategic ambitions.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of a key organisation across the Tees Valley and the surrounding areas. You will have the platform to influence strategy, lead innovation, and deliver services that make a tangible difference to staff, patients, and the wider community.
As managing director, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and commercial acumen to ensure the NTH Solutions operates efficiently, sustainably, and in close partnership with University Hospitals Tees.
About us
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
North Tees & Hartlepool Solutions is an NHS owned company of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The successful applicant will be an employee of the subsidiary and not the NHS.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health & well-being initiatives and opportunities for development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards and Shining Stars.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Managing Director will lead the strategic and operational management of the LLP, driving performance, innovation, and growth.
You will:
* Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with UHTs vision and priorities.
* Lead a diverse workforce across estates, facilities, and domestic services, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, development and continuous improvement.
* Ensure the effective management of resources, budgets, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.
* Drive innovation and sustainability across NTH Solutions.
* Build strong relationships with UHT leaders, clinical teams, regulators, and external partners to ensure a seamless and patient-focused service delivery.
* Lead on governance, risk management, and statutory compliance for all operational areas.
A full job description is attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Managing Director will lead the strategic and operational management of the LLP, driving performance, innovation, and growth.
You will:
* Develop and implement a long-term strategic plan aligned with UHTs vision and priorities.
* Lead a diverse workforce across estates, facilities, and domestic services, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, development and continuous improvement.
* Ensure the effective management of resources, budgets, and contracts to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.
* Drive innovation and sustainability across NTH Solutions.
* Build strong relationships with UHT leaders, clinical teams, regulators, and external partners to ensure a seamless and patient-focused service delivery.
* Lead on governance, risk management, and statutory compliance for all operational areas.
A full job description is attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership and strategic Management Capabilities
- Strong analytical and innovative thinking
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of estates and facilities management including lifecycle planning, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery models.
- Experience in leading organisational change, including service transformation, workforce development, and cultural alignment.
Desirable
- Strategic insight into NHS operations and policy frameworks
- Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including health and safety, risk management, and environmental standard
- Understanding of procurement and supply chain management, particularly within public sector frameworks
- Ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements, including PFI, joint ventures, and LLP structures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or significant experience at a senior level in a relevant field (e.g. business management, engineering, estates/facilities management, or healthcare leadership)
- Demonstrable experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex organisation
- Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in leadership, governance, or strategic planning
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, MSc in Facilities Management, Healthcare Leadership, or Strategic Management)
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or equivalent).
- Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP).
- Experience working within or alongside NHS organisations or public sector bodies.
Experience
Essential
- High degree of commercial and business understanding
- Strong financial management expertise including budgetary, pricing, risk management and mitigation
- Proven business development skills that have resulted in major income streams
- An understanding of the implications of contracts and contract law
- An understanding of the commercial issues facing the NHS
Desirable
- Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector
- n-depth knowledge of the NHS gained either directly or as a partner/supplier
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership and strategic Management Capabilities
- Strong analytical and innovative thinking
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of estates and facilities management including lifecycle planning, compliance, sustainability, and service delivery models.
- Experience in leading organisational change, including service transformation, workforce development, and cultural alignment.
Desirable
- Strategic insight into NHS operations and policy frameworks
- Knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including health and safety, risk management, and environmental standard
- Understanding of procurement and supply chain management, particularly within public sector frameworks
- Ability to navigate complex contractual arrangements, including PFI, joint ventures, and LLP structures.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or significant experience at a senior level in a relevant field (e.g. business management, engineering, estates/facilities management, or healthcare leadership)
- Demonstrable experience operating at a senior leadership level within a complex organisation
- Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in leadership, governance, or strategic planning
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification (e.g. MBA, MSc in Facilities Management, Healthcare Leadership, or Strategic Management)
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, CIBSE, or equivalent).
- Formal training in project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP).
- Experience working within or alongside NHS organisations or public sector bodies.
Experience
Essential
- High degree of commercial and business understanding
- Strong financial management expertise including budgetary, pricing, risk management and mitigation
- Proven business development skills that have resulted in major income streams
- An understanding of the implications of contracts and contract law
- An understanding of the commercial issues facing the NHS
Desirable
- Substantial leadership experience within the healthcare sector
- n-depth knowledge of the NHS gained either directly or as a partner/supplier
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.
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
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.
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).
