Chief Executive
The closing date is 18 March 2026
Job summary
Job Title: Chief Executive
Organisation: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust
Location: Coventry & Warwickshire
Salary: VSM competitive package Contract: Full-time permanent
Job overview
CWPT is a specialist provider, delivering high quality care across mental health, learning disability, autism and children and young peoples services often to those of greatest need.
The Trust has a clear and ambitious aspiration to develop as a recognised university hospital organisation, strengthening its role in education, research, innovation and system leadership across mental health, learning disability and autism services. This ambition builds on strong partnerships with universities and regional collaborators, with a focus on creating an environment that inspires shared learning, continuous improvement and evidence-based practice. By embedding research and innovation into frontline care, developing the future workforce, and contributing to academic advancement across the system, the Trust aims to improve outcomes for the populations it serves while positioning itself as a leading centre of excellence within the region and nationally.
Main duties of the job
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT) is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our values driven organisation, providing mental health, learning disability, autism, children and young people services to over one million people.
This is a unique opportunity for a clinically credible and compassionate leader to shape the future of services across Coventry and Warwickshire, working with a committed Board, dedicated workforce and strong system partners.
We are looking for a Chief Executive who will lead with integrity, courage and humanity combining strong executive leadership with credible clinical experience to deliver high quality, safe and sustainable services, while fostering an inclusive culture where colleagues and communities feel valued and heard.
About us
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put people at our heart; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
These include:
generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
staff networks and support groups
Were always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9444-26-0101
Job locations
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV6 6NY
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address
Wayside House
Wilsons Lane
Coventry
West Midlands
CV6 6NY
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