Chief Operating Officer
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bracknell, RG12 2UT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9371-25-0656 |
Summary
The must haves for this role: Relevant degree or equivalent operational experience and evidence of ongoing professional development. Experience of service management in either a mental health or community services setting, or wider health and social care system. Experience of leading the delivery of an organisations operational portfolio at or close to Board level. Demonstrable evidence of delivering major change programmes. Demonstrates an Understanding of quality improvement methodologies and operational excellence techniques. Evidence of being a role model for inclusivity in the organisation, including a proven ability to lead inclusively. Fostering a culture of equity and respect while embedding anti-racist principles into organisational operations, policies and team dynamics. Ability to travel across the geographical area served by the Trust. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. Were proud to offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled candidates, and former UK military veterans. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and warmly welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse perspectives.Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We have identified that this is a role where we have underrepresentation of ethnically diverse colleagues. As part of our commitment to inclusion and Unity Against Racism we offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria and identify as: Asian or Asian British, Black or Black British, Mixed and Other Ethnic Groups. If youd like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Karen Smythe , Business and Performance Manager,on DirectorofPeople@berkshire.nhs.uk Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.