Person Specification

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Application Form

References, Including employees

Longlisting & Structured Interviews

Other

QUALIFICATIONS

Educated to degree level.

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EXPERIENCE

A proven strong track record of leading a successful customer-focused and quality led company/organisation in a service sector.

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Successful track record at director level, delivering excellent performance and achieving social impact through a commercial approach.

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Experienced in building collaborative relationships between Boards/senior stakeholders and senior management colleagues.

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Strong track record of networking effectively at the political interface, and of successful partnership working in a complex stakeholder environment in challenging circumstances.

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Experience of leading and delivering tangibly successful organisational and cultural change.

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Demonstrable track record of converting company vision and strategy into tangible performance outcomes.

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Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and legal requirements

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SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

An inspirational and innovative leader

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Ability to think strategically, innovatively and apply analytical reasoning to complex problems.

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Ability to work in genuine partnership with the Chair of the Board and co-operatively with Board members and harness the capacity and talents of the Executive Management Team and other colleagues.

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Ability to lead by example and to provide direction and motivation for individuals, teams and partners.

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Excellent presentational and communication skills, including communicating to diverse groups.

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A high level of emotional intelligence and able to passionately act in the interests of NPH.

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Highly effective advocacy and negotiation skills.

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Political judgement and sensitivity inspiring the confidence of the Board, stakeholders, customers and partners.

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Unquestionable honesty and integrity, approachable with good interpersonal skills.

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Resilience whilst under pressure, drive to achieve excellence and empowers others.

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Passionate, committed and self-motivated and ability to develop a strong sense of direction and able to enthuse, engage and inspire employees.

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A highly visible leader who is confident in listening and communicating with employees, customers and stakeholders

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Tact, diplomacy and persuasion sufficient to achieve personal and organisational objectives.

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IT literacy and an understanding of new ways of working.

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EQUALITIES & DIVERSITY

Commitment to Equality and Diversity in the workplace, in the delivery of services to customers and to the community

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