Job summary Are you self-motivated with strong leadership skills? Do you have a passion for improving service user experience? Are you keen to lead on strategic direction during times of changes? An exciting opportunity is available to join West Kent Primary Care (WKPC) as an Associate Director of Operations and Strategy. We are seeking an experienced and visionary individual to lead our clinical and operational teams ensuring the delivery of exceptional patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven individual who is a team player, self-motivated with strong leadership skills and professional approach that demonstrates our values. The post holder will lead, direct, and manage the development of strategic and operational policy within WKPC, whilst remaining responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations delivered by clinical service managers. In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board the post holder will lead the development of new services whilst considering future opportunities to expand the business. We are happy to facilitate informal discussions about the role. Please contact us and ask for Claire Ratnayake (Chief Executive Officer) Interview date: 25 April 2025 Successful candidates will be invited to a panel interview with a presentation element. Main duties of the job WKPC has entered into a formal alliance agreement with Kent Community Health Foundation Trust (KCHFT) to deliver collaborative services across Community and Primary Care. This is an exciting time for the post holder to join WKPC during a period of strategic growth and expansion. They will have opportunity to lead on major collaborative activities across the west Kent footprint and work in partnership with providers across the Health Care Partnership (HCP). This post will report into the CEO and work alongside the Director of Finance and Director of Nursing & Quality as part of the Senior Management Team. They will also work closely with clinical service, governance, workforce and digital teams to communicate and embed strategic direction and organisational change. About us West Kent Primary Care will act as employer for this role. We are a collaborative and ambitious GP Federation working with GP practices across Sevenoaks, Weald, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Malling, and Maidstone to improve General Practice provision in the area. West Kent Primary Care are a supportive and friendly organisation whose aim is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for. Our Values: Respect Kindness Communication Collaboration What we can offer: Favourable terms and conditions Match NHS Annual Leave entitlement NEST and NHS Pension A comprehensive induction into the company followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role Training, support, and development in your career Flexible working arrangements Recognition via Employee of the Month scheme Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme Due to travel requirements for the role it would be beneficial for applicants to have a full driving license Office Contact: 01892 481821 Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £53,755 to £72,293 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number E0008-WKF246 Job locations Hospice In The Weald Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TA Job description Job responsibilities The role is multi-dimensional and brings together the leadership for strategic planning and operational oversight including service transformation. The post holder will also work in collaboration with the clinical, finance, workforce, and governance teams. Job description Job responsibilities The role is multi-dimensional and brings together the leadership for strategic planning and operational oversight including service transformation. The post holder will also work in collaboration with the clinical, finance, workforce, and governance teams. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Qualification in Health/Management or related subject Experience/Qualification relevant to service delivery Advanced programme and project management skills including Prince 2 or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Post graduate qualification at diploma or masters level Current professional registration Leadership qualification or extensive experience in leadership roles Experience Essential Previous experience at working at a senior operational manager level or other senior level Experience of collating and interpreting highly complex performance data for presentation to Boards. Demonstrable experience of working with committees. Knowledge and experience of managing information and financial analysis Proven experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically sensitive and complex environment Significant experience of proven implementation of transformational change Demonstrable experience of working across traditional boundaries Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree or Qualification in Health/Management or related subject Experience/Qualification relevant to service delivery Advanced programme and project management skills including Prince 2 or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development. Desirable Post graduate qualification at diploma or masters level Current professional registration Leadership qualification or extensive experience in leadership roles Experience Essential Previous experience at working at a senior operational manager level or other senior level Experience of collating and interpreting highly complex performance data for presentation to Boards. Demonstrable experience of working with committees. Knowledge and experience of managing information and financial analysis Proven experience of leading and delivering complex change and strategy development programmes in a politically sensitive and complex environment Significant experience of proven implementation of transformational change Demonstrable experience of working across traditional boundaries 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. Employer details Employer name West Kent Primary Care Address Hospice In The Weald Maidstone Road Pembury Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4TA Employer's website https://westkentprimarycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)