Chief Executive

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We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead Cumbria Health into the future. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and financial stewardship. You will shape the organisations future, foster a values-led culture, and ensure Cumbria Health remains a credible, high-performing partner within the health and care system.

The Chief Executive is the Accountable Officer for the organisation and is responsible for overall leadership, strategic direction, operational management, financial sustainability, and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Board to ensure objectives are achieved.

They will be a visible, inclusive and collaborative leader, delivering the organisations vision for high standards of compassionate care and excellent patient and employee experience; leading effective leadership teams; and building a values-based, high-performance culture.

Closing date:6th February 2026

Final Interviews: w/c 2nd March 2026 - TBC

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Define and deliver Cumbria Healths strategic vision and Road Map.

Drive sustainable growth and diversification of services.

Lead and develop a high-performing Executive Team and organisational culture.

Champion clinical quality, safety, and governance.

Ensure financial resilience and value for money.

Build strong relationships with partners across the IC and beyond.

Promote continuous improvement and innovation in patient and staff experience.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:

• Clinically focused - Everything every one of us does is for the patient
• Responsive - We listen, and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
• One Team - We work together to provide a high-quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
• High Standards - We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
• Growth & Sustainability - With our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
• Communities - Connecting and engaging to meet local needs

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award‑winning organisation, the first out‑of‑hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values‑driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for CH can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be through training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Strategic Leadership

Define and set the future strategy and roadmap for Cumbria Health.

Translate strategy into a credible, deliverable plan owned by the Executive Team, understood by staff, and aligned with ICB priorities, place partnerships, and population health ambitions.

Ensure alignment with partners and system objectives.

Growth, Income & Diversification

Drive sustainable growth via business development, partnership working, and diversification of services and offerings.

Lead development of new income streams to support long‑term sustainability.

Executive Team Development

Shape the capability and culture of the Executive Team.

Promote organisational development, including succession planning and leadership development.

Build a high-performing, accountable team.

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