Shape the future of community healthcare infrastructure across England.



Community Health Partnerships (CHP) is a Department of Health and Social Care-owned NHS company, working with health and care systems across England to create, improve and optimise the estate that supports community-based care. Through our extensive NHS LIFT portfolio and partnerships with local systems, we help deliver the infrastructure that enables more care to be provided closer to home.



We are now seeking a Director to join our senior leadership team and provide strategic leadership across a regional portfolio. We are keen to explore applications from exceptional candidates regardless of location and offer flexibility in base location, with regular travel across the region and to CHP offices and partner organisations as required.



As Director you will hold an influential senior leadership role within CHP, and be responsible for delivering regional plans, leading high-performing teams and building trusted relationships with NHS, local government and private sector partners across some of the most important health economies in England.



Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and serving as members of our Senior Leadership Team, you will represent CHP at the most senior levels across your region. You will shape conversations around healthcare infrastructure, support the development of neighbourhood health, influence regional estate strategies and ensure CHP remains a valued and credible partner across Integrated Care Systems, ICBs, local authorities and LIFT organisations.



You will have accountability for the delivery of the Regional Delivery Plan, regional performance objectives and strategic stakeholder engagement, whilst providing leadership and direction to regional teams. You will play a key role in identifying opportunities, navigating complex partnerships and supporting CHP's nationally significant Securing the Future programme, helping ensure community healthcare facilities continue to meet the needs of patients and communities for years to come.



We are looking for accomplished and credible leaders with experience operating at Board, Executive or Senior Director level within complex environments. You will bring a strong understanding of partnership working, exceptional influencing skills and a track record of leading through complexity and change. Experience within the NHS, healthcare infrastructure, estates, property or similarly stakeholder-rich sectors would be particularly valuable.



Above all, you will be motivated by making a difference through partnership, bringing together organisations, people and ideas to deliver better environments for care.



This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with national reach, regional influence and a significant role in supporting the future of neighbourhood health across England.



For a confidential discussion, please contact:



Lucy Deane, Research Associate: lucy.deane@gatenbysanderson.com



Serena Dobson, Senior Consultant: serena.dobson@gatenbysanderson.com



Melanie Shearer, Partner: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com




Closing Date: 9am Monday 16th November 2026




Preliminary Interviews: Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th November 2026




Stakeholder Engagement Sessions (via MS Teams): tbc




Final Panel Interviews: Wednesday 25th November 2026



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Documents

Fit and Proper Person Declaration - New.docx

Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

9am Monday 16th November 2026



Preliminary interviews

Tuesday 17th & Wednesday 18th November



Final panel

Wednesday 25th November 2026




How to Apply

• Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.


• A completed fit and proper person form - the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.


• Detail any employment or education gaps.


• You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.


• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.


• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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