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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, values-driven leader to join the newly formed West and North London Integrated Care Board (ICB) as Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
We are seeking an exceptional strategic leader to join our Executive Management Team and Board as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and Deputy Chief Executive Officer. This influential role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of health and care services for 4.5m residents, manage a £12bn commissioning budget to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS whilst improving outcomes, reducing inequalities and delivering better value for public resources.
As CFO and Deputy CEO, you will provide visionary leadership across the financial, commissioning, contracting and estates agenda, while working collaboratively with executive colleagues, system partners, local authorities, providers and communities to deliver the ambitions of the NHS and our Integrated Care System.
Main duties of the job
You will lead the development of innovative approaches to resource allocation that support financial sustainability, improve equity and enable the shift from hospital-based care towards prevention, community-based services and population health outcomes. You will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and regulatory compliance, providing assurance that resources are used effectively to maximise benefits for local populations.
As Deputy Chief Executive Officer, you will work in close partnership with the Chief Executive Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, supporting the delivery of the ICB's vision, objectives and statutory responsibilities.
We are looking for an inspiring and credible leader with significant board-level experience, a strong track record of financial leadership within complex organisations and a passion for improving population health. You will be politically astute, highly collaborative and capable of influencing at the most senior levels. Above all, you will demonstrate compassionate, inclusive leadership, a strong commitment to our values and a determination to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities for the populations we serve.
Please see the candidate recruitment pack for further information regarding the role, application and interview process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Terms of appointment
The terms and conditions of the role will be set in accordance with Very Senior Manager terms.
The remuneration for the role will be set in accordance with the national NHS Very Senior Managers Pay Framework and will be subject to remuneration committee and NHSE / DHSC approval (if required).
Recruitment candidate pack
Please see the recruitment candidate pack for further information about the role, including the job description, person specification and competency framework requirements.
Recruitment process
CVs and covering letters should be submitted directly to Katie Fisher, Chief Executive Officer via Sarah Perrett, Senior Business Manager: sarah.perrett@nhs.net
Please do not complete the online application via TRAC as this will not be considered.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Personal commitment to the values of the NHS Long Term Plan, the NHS People Plan, Nolan Principles and the Fit and Proper Persons regime.
- Demonstrates a compassionate leadership style with a track record of improvements to equality, diversity, and inclusion and social justice
- Demonstrates visible role modelling behaviour in accordance with organisational values and the NHS People Promise.
Attributes and behaviours
Essential
- Ability to respond calmly and constructively during periods of pressure, conflict or ambiguity.
- Ability to build strong and trusting relationships across executive and operational teams.
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to respond to change, uncertainty and/or new demands, whilst leading with confidence and compassion
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of health, care and local government landscape and an understanding of the social determinants of public health.
- Extensive knowledge of NHS commissioning policy and associated performance management, as well as an understanding of the NHS Model ICB and implications for future commissioning and population health strategy
- Current thinking on practices which reduce health inequality, improve patient access, safety and Well Led.
Communication and negotiation skills
Essential
- Experience of communicating effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation, with the ability to engage, inspire, motivate, explain, direct, and influence.
- Demonstrates a compassionate leadership style, with a track record of improvements to equality, diversity and inclusion and social justice.
- Lives by the values of openness, integrity and has created cultures where this thrives.
Education/ Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified accountant with full membership and evidence of up-to-date continuing professional development
- Educated to Masters level, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior (Executive Director/Chief Finance Officer) level in a specialist area.
- Experience of utilising health economics experience in a relevant role/setting and/or relevant qualification
Experience, senior management and leadership
Essential
- Experience at Chief Finance Officer board-level role
- Substantial board-level leadership with health care experience and/or system leadership experience within a regulatory or similar environment.
- Experience of managing highly sensitive situations with stakeholders.
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This advert is for Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer with West and North London ICB in Ferguson House. It is listed as a Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is VSM. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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