StrategyWork with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board, particularly in bringing an operational perspective to the development of the Trusts strategic direction in relation to the provision of healthcare, teaching and research. Financial ManagementWork with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure a robust process for agreeing, monitoring and delivering robust financial targets. Corporate and Clinical GovernanceStrengthen the Trusts governance culture and foster a spirit of learning and innovation in all that the Trust does. Emergency Planning, Resilience and ResponseHas executive authority and responsibility for ensuring the Trust complies with legal and policy requirements. System LeadershipAct as Lead Chief Operating Officer on behalf of the Black Country ICS and/or Black Country Provider Collaborative for defined programmes of work as agreed (such as Urgent & Emergency Care or Elective care or Cancer care etc)