Overview
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.
Job Opportunity
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. 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.
Role Description
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.
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”.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a long‑term strategic plan aligned with UHT’s 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. This advert closes on Sunday 9 Nov 2025.
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