Chief Officer

Join Healthwatch Wakefield as their new Chief Officer!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming health and care services? Do you have the drive to make a real difference in your community? Healthwatch Wakefield is looking for a dynamic and ambitious Chief Officer to lead us into an exciting new era!

About us

Healthwatch Wakefield champion the voices of people who use health and care services. As a charity and a registered company, they provide vital information, advice, and support, including NHS complaints advocacy. Healthwatch Wakefield actively involve local people in their work and decisions, collaborating with partners across the health and social care landscape to make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

Why this role?

This is not just any leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the future of Healthwatch Wakefield. With a recently appointed Board of Trustees and a fresh organisational restructure, this new position is ripe with opportunities for innovation and growth. You'll have the freedom to make this role your own and lead a passionate, dedicated team towards impactful change.

So, what does this role involve?

To lead the operational delivery and service impact of Healthwatch Wakefield, ensuring efficient operations, effective community engagement, and compliance with contractual obligations. This role involves leadership over various teams and functions, including engagement with volunteers, research projects, and advocacy.

What are Healthwatch Wakefield looking for in the new Chief Officer?

Proven leadership experience, including the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a diverse team of professionals and volunteers. A strong track record in strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring service delivery aligns with organisational objectives. An excellent ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, NHS and social care providers, commissioners, and governance bodies, fostering collaborative relationships.

Take a look at the Job Description and Person Specification in the Application Pack for more details and if you feel you are the right person, Healthwatch Wakefield want you to apply!

What do Healthwatch Wakefield offer?

• The opportunity to shape and lead a pivotal organisation in the health and care sector.
• A dedicated, passionate, and supportive team.
• A competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year, plus bank holidays, and some great benefits including:
• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Mental health and wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• Incremental increases to annual leave
• A range of policies and practices making for a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Free tea, coffee and snacks!

Join us at Healthwatch Wakefield and lead the charge towards a brighter future for health and care services. Your leadership can make all the difference!

Final closing date: Monday 16 September at 9am
Please apply as soon as possible as we will close this opportunity early if we receive suitable applications before the final closing date.

Potential interview dates: Thursday 29 August 2024, Monday 2 September 2024, Wednesday 25 September 2024‍

Please visit Healthwatch Wakefield's website to download an application pack.

Healthwatch Wakefield is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You should apply by email, sending your CV and also setting out in no more than 500 words, how you believe that you meet the essential requirements of the job and why you feel you are the right person to take Healthwatch Wakefield into the next chapter of their work. Applications should be sent to suzy.jubb@healthwatchwakefield.co.uk.