Associate Director of Business Operations & Governance

NHS / Healthcare | Southwest

Salary: £76,965 £88,682 per annum

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Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Closing date: 24 April 2026

A senior NHS-related healthcare organisation in the Southwest is seeking to appoint an Associate Director of Business Operations & Governance to play a critical leadership role within its senior management team.

This is a high-impact, executive-level post with responsibility for business operations, governance, transformation, corporate services and assurance, supporting the Managing Director and Board to deliver safe, effective and compliant healthcare services.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will:

• Lead business operations, governance and corporate support functions
• Provide executive support to the Board and Board Committees, including governance frameworks, work programmes and assurance
• Lead risk management, audit and compliance, ensuring regulatory and NHS requirements are met
• Oversee organisation-wide transformation and change programmes, driving efficiency and continuous improvement
• Lead corporate teams, including PMO, administration, business support and health & safety
• Strengthen governance across digital, estates, facilities and operational services
• Represent the organisation across system, regional and partnership forums

About You

You will bring:

• Senior leadership experience within the NHS, healthcare or a complex regulated environment
• Strong expertise in business operations, governance, risk and transformation
• Experience supporting Boards, senior committees and executive leaders
• A proven track record of leading multi-disciplinary corporate teams
• Excellent strategic, analytical and stakeholder-management skills
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) and evidence of continuous professional development

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into an Associate Director role with real influence over organisational governance, performance and strategic change within the NHS and wider healthcare system.

How to Apply

This appointment is being managed on a confidential basis. xwzovoh Applications should be submitted in line with the instructions on the relevant job board.

Closing date: 24 April 2026