Overview
Leeds GP Confederation is a collective of GP practices working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care across the city. Our mission is to support general practice, strengthen local healthcare, and ensure every patient in Leeds receives the right care, at the right time, from the right people. We are seeking an inspiring and values driven Chief Executive Officer to lead our organisation into its next phase of growth and innovation.
Leeds GP Confederation was formed in 2018. A collaborative, values-led organisation bringing GP practices together to improve health across Leeds, support our communities, and nurture a kind, inclusive culture for everyone we work with. The Confederation is not just CQC Outstanding, but an outstanding place to work.
Note: We are unable to accept applications through NHS jobs. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to the contact provided in the details below.
About Us
Leeds GP Confederation is a collective of GP practices working together to deliver high-quality, patient-centred primary care across the city. By collaborating, we share resources, expertise, and innovation to improve services for our communities. Our vision is to enable General Practice to thrive and improve health and wellbeing for the people of Leeds.
Job Details
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Building 3, White Rose Park, Millshaw Park Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS11 0DL
Salary: Competitive salary (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Date posted: 20 January 2026
Reference number: B0348-26-0004
Job Description
Role purpose
The Chief Executive Officer provides strategic, operational and cultural leadership to ensure the organisation fulfils its purpose, providing a strategic voice for Primary Care in the Leeds Health & Care Partnership and delivering high-quality services in a financially stable, well-governed environment. The CEO will champion the organisation’s values and behaviours, nurture an inclusive culture, and build strong internal and external relationships that enhance our reputation across the Leeds Health & Care Partnership and beyond. The CEO will oversee strategy, business development, finance, delivery, governance, IT and HR with the support of a strong, experienced Executive Team, leading and delegating as appropriate. The role may evolve in response to activity and the CEO will undertake other duties of a similar nature consistent with the post’s responsibilities.
Key components of the role during transitional phase
* 2.1 Culture & People – Safeguard and strengthen the organisation’s positive culture where staff feel proud to work, empowered to act, connected to purpose, and focused on people and patients. Ensure behaviours reflect organisational values: collaboration, collective voice, openness, transparency, fairness and respect. Foster an environment where staff feel safe to speak up, challenge constructively, and learn from experience. Promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of work.
* 2.2 Reputation & External Presence – Enhance the organisation’s reputation as a safe, responsive and proactive partner within the Health & Care Partnership. Represent the organisation and General Practice with integrity, clarity and consistency, acting as an ambassador for its mission and values.
* 2.3 Strategic Leadership – Lead the development and review of the organisation’s strategy. Maintain a forward-looking perspective, identifying opportunities for growth and innovation. Drive a robust business development pipeline that supports financial sustainability.
* 2.4 Partnership & Relationship Management – Foster internal collaboration and strong working relationships. Build and maintain partnerships across the Health & Care Partnership. Strengthen connections with Primary Care through PCNs, Practices and Clinical Directors. Maintain and actively develop relationships with General Practice, understanding their perspectives and ambitions. With others (e.g., LMC), be a key voice and advocate for General Practice in the health and care system. Contribute to the maturity of the Leeds Provider Partnership and GPPC. Seek meaningful roles in MNP/SNP models, focusing on models of care. Support development of Neighbourhood Health and at-scale provision.
3.1 Governance, Risk and Assurance
* Oversee corporate risks while empowering leaders and teams to manage their risks. Strengthen governance systems and processes. Review the structure and effectiveness of the Board. Enable the Executive Team to maintain and improve CQC performance.
3.2 Financial Stewardship
* Work with the Director of Finance on strong financial planning. Support financial stability through effective contract delivery. Ensure resources are used responsibly and aligned to priorities.
3.3 Operational Oversight and Contract Delivery
* Provide strategic oversight of contractual delivery, working with the Chief Operating Officer and Associate Director of Clinical Professions as a triumvirate, while delegating operational accountability to the Chief Operating Officer. Assure the contracts meet KPIs and align with organisational expectations, receiving regular updates from the COO. Champion a culture of continual improvement in service delivery, without direct operational involvement.
3.4 Leadership and Organisational Development
* Inspire and motivate staff with a shared sense of purpose. Ensure meaningful staff development opportunities. Promote positive team relationships and collective development. Role-model authenticity, compassion, transparency and fairness. Live the organisation’s Behavioural Framework.
3.5 Continuous Learning
* Commit to ongoing learning and demonstrate growth through leadership behaviours. Behavioural Expectations – Live the organisational behavioural framework. Empower and support others. Encourage learning, curiosity and innovation. Demonstrate openness, honesty and respect. Maintain trust while handling difficult conversations.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience – Essential
* Demonstrable track record of successful senior leadership in a complex organisation
* Evidence of driving culture and organisational development
* Influence and management of stakeholders and partner organisation leaders and senior clinicians
* Strategic planning and delivery in a multi-stakeholder environment
* Financial leadership experience, with budget management skills and strong commercial acumen
* Delivery of innovation and/or service improvements within tight financial constraints
* Leadership of governance, assurance and risk
Desirable
* Successful senior leadership experience working in or with NHS, primary care or public sector organisations
* Experience of building and growing system partnerships
* Experience with CQC-regulated services
* Business development or bid experience
Personal Qualities
* Authentic, fair and non-hierarchical
* Open, honest and transparent
* Emotionally intelligent
* Resilient and calm
* Curious and committed to learning
* Driven by purpose and public value
Qualifications
* Degree-level education or equivalent experience, with evidence of professional development
Desirable qualifications
* Relevant postgraduate qualification
* Leadership or coaching accreditation
Skills and Competencies
* Authentic, inclusive leadership: committed to respecting, valuing and developing people
* Ability to engage and connect with staff and stakeholders: bringing clarity, vision and trust
* Credibility and confidence to operate as a system leader, navigating multiple partner agendas and championing primary care
* Strategic thinking
* Financial and analytical skills
* Ability to navigate complex systems; and support others to do so
* Conflict management and trust-building
* Commitment to equality and inclusion
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous convictions.
Contact & Application
To apply, please follow the contact instructions provided in the details above. No NHS Jobs submissions accepted.
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