Job summary
Step into a Board-level Finance Leadership Role that Delivers Real Impact.
At RDaSH, we're investing in the future of our services, our communities, and our leadership. We are seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Board as Director of Finance and Estates, responsible not only for the Trust's financial health but for ensuring our ambitious estate redevelopment programme supports safe, modern, and compassionate care.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-performing Deputy Director of Finance ready for their first Executive role, or an experienced Finance Director seeking a rewarding lateral move into a progressive, values-driven Trust.
Who We're Looking For
We're seeking a strategic, values-driven leader with:
- A strong finance background in NHS or similarly complex public sector environments.
- Experience leading capital investment or estates portfolios (or the aptitude to grow quickly into this area).
- Political and commercial acumen, with the ability to influence at all levels and across organisational boundaries.
- A collaborative leadership style grounded in compassion, curiosity and accountability.
- A passion for improving services and outcomes through inclusive, community-based delivery
Ready to Take the Next Step?
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kevin Round @ Seymour John on 07768 000 420 and/or email at kevin@seymourjohn.com, who can also arrange an informal conversation with our Chief Executive or Chair.
Interview Date: 29th July
Main duties of the job
Contribute to, and participate in, the delivery of promotion of the Trust's vision (nurturing the power in our communities), and our five strategic objectives
Take responsibility for supporting delivery of our fifth objective, to nurture partnerships to deliver social value.
Working with others to ensure that the Trust generates a persistent 1-1.5% reserve to invest each year in the delivery of the strategy.
Ensure that corporate support services, including finance and estates, are fully aligned to the strategy in everything that they strive to do.
Act as a role model for leaders and provide mentorship and leadership development as necessary.
Enable, motivate and empower finance professionals to demonstrate personal and professional leadership through their work.
Identify, promote and spread best practice in applying our financial systems and process across the Trust and work to eradicate poor practice.
Support team leaders within the department to recruit and retain local people with talent, and to ensure that the department has a diversity which best reflects our wider population.
About us
Why RDaSH?
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is a financially stable provider of mental health, learning disability and community health services to a population of over 750,000 people across South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We are deeply embedded in our communities and committed to delivering care that is safe, person-centred and accountable.
We've made 28 clear promises to our communities, focused on restoring trust in public services and the NHS. Everything we do--from leadership development to service delivery--is designed to achieve those commitments by 2028. To access our Trust strategy, visit:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
We are:
- Ambitious in reform: Our strategy is rooted in transformation, integration and co-production.
- Investing in leadership: With a strong partnership with Virginia Mason Institute, we're building capability and culture that puts safety, learning and accountability at the core.
- Empowering our teams: Our "team of teams" approach gives leaders room to grow, influence and innovate--supported by a strong executive and senior clinical team.
This is a Trust where finance has a voice, and where the Estates portfolio offers genuine scope to shape the infrastructure for modern healthcare delivery--commercially viable, sustainable, and clinically aligned.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
Living and Working in Our Region
South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
Living and Working in Our Region
South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire are vibrant, diverse, and welcoming areas with a fantastic quality of lifewhether you're drawn to dynamic city living, market towns or rural escapes. With excellent transport links, affordable housing, and a strong sense of community, this is a wonderful place to live and lead.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values
- Significant leadership experience of running functions within a finance function of a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level
- Evidence of leadership in managing external audit and regulatory engagement with the finance function
- Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Substantial experience of having an effective impact on financial sustainability in healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds first degree in job relevant discipline, preferably supported by a formal management qualification.
- CCAB qualified or equivalent
- Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an understanding of, and practice of, compassionate leadership consistent with our RDaSH values
- Significant leadership experience of running functions within a finance function of a complex health and care service provider organisation, at or immediately below board level
- Evidence of leadership in managing external audit and regulatory engagement with the finance function
- Proven track record of successfully building, leading, and managing multidisciplinary teams
- Substantial experience of having an effective impact on financial sustainability in healthcare
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds first degree in job relevant discipline, preferably supported by a formal management qualification.
- CCAB qualified or equivalent
- Evidence of recent, continuous and proactive professional and personal development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
