Associate Director of Business Operations & Governance
NHS / Healthcare | Southwest
Salary: £76,965 - £88,682 per annum
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) | Closing date: 24 April 2026
A senior NHS‑related healthcare organisation in the Southwest is seeking to appoint an Associate Director of Business Operations & Governance to play a critical leadership role within its senior management team.
This is a high‑impact, executive‑level post with responsibility for business operations, governance, transformation, corporate services and assurance, supporting the Managing Director and Board to deliver safe, effective and compliant healthcare services.
The Role
* Lead business operations, governance and corporate support functions
* Provide executive support to the Board and Board Committees, including governance frameworks, work programmes and assurance
* Lead risk management, audit and compliance, ensuring regulatory and NHS requirements are met
* Oversee organisation‑wide transformation and change programmes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement
* Lead corporate teams, including PMO, administration, business support and health & safety
* Strengthen governance across digital, estates, facilities and operational services
* Represent the organisation across system, regional and partnership forums
About You
* Senior leadership experience within the NHS, healthcare or a complex regulated environment
* Strong expertise in business operations, governance, risk and transformation
* Experience supporting Boards, senior committees and executive leaders
* A proven track record of leading multi‑disciplinary corporate teams
* Excellent strategic, analytical and stakeholder‑management skills
* Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of continuous professional development
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to step into an Associate Director role with real influence over organisational governance, performance and strategic change within the NHS and wider healthcare system.
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