Total 9 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Kendal, LA9 7RL

The applicant can choose which office to be based from - it is a Hybrid role 3 days in office and 2 days from home (flexible on the days).

There may be an occasional request to travel to another office to take minutes - but practically that will be about once a month. Then standard council expense policy applies e.g. rail/bus travel but also 45p a mile in their own car.

We really do need strong diary management skills - that forms a large part of the role. Then there will be minute taking etc. and the usual PA type skills.

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is looking for proactive experienced individual for the role of Business Manager for the Chief Executive.

The Business Manager for the Chief Executive is a crucial role. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer in ensuring the efficient operation of the Chief Executive's Office whilst supporting the wider strategic objectives and in responding to issues facing the Trust. This will include supporting strategic, system wide change which support the attainment of the Trust’s corporate objectives in responding to issues both within the Trust, and the Provider Collaborative and wider Integrated Care system.

The purpose of the role is to work as a key member of the Chief Executive Officer’s team in the management of relationships with internal and external partners and to maximise the effectiveness of the Chief Executive and the Corporate Team.

The role will be a senior member of the Chief Executive Officer’s team and thus will be required to consistently operate with a high level of political awareness, personal influence and skill, working effectively with external partners including providers, NHSE/I regulators, patients, and carers, to deliver programme objectives and in accordance with the aims and ambitions of the Trust and the related portfolio responsibilities of the Chief Executive Officer.

To work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer leading on the development of the Chair & Chief Executive’sannual business plan and refinement of key strategic documents and policies which underpin thedelivery of the Chief Executive Officer’s portfolio of responsibilities interpreting external policies, advice and guidance to determinetherelevance.

To lead on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, the development of effective communication structures for the presenting of updates to various internal and external forums,working with colleagues across the Trust and wider system, to support business planning and monitoring ensuringprogressonthedelivery.

To represent the Chief Executive Officer’s team acting as an ambassador for the Trust to influenceand negotiate change both within the Trust and wider system to minimise the potential for quality service improvements and reduced variation, including for example PopulationHealth and ICS and ICP committees and Boards. The post holder needs to understand the roles, responsibilities and functions of different departments and people as needed.

To contribute to work with senior leadership team in the development, management, and implementation of the Chief Executive Officer’s portfolio of responsibility for the required transformational change for improved quality service delivery across a range of workstreams.

The full duties of the role are set out with the Job Description.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Monday 21 Oct 2024

A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.


There has never been a more exciting time to join University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust! With a vision of ‘creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work’, UHMB offers an exceptional opportunity for an innovative Director of Communications and Engagement to make a lasting impact.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate communications leader to join us in the next chapter of our journey towards excellence. As Director of Communications and Engagement, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the Trust’s communication strategies, both internally and externally, ensuring that our message resonates with our staff, patients, and the wider community. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work as part of the senior leadership team with internal accountability and the autonomy to lead, innovate, and drive programs that enhance engagement, reputation, and overall communication effectiveness.

Strong strategic thinking, a commitment to promoting the Trust’s values, and the skills to manage a wide range of communication channels are essential attributes for this role.

There’s plenty to achieve, and you’ll be joining a team of passionate colleagues, all committed to delivering excellence as we continue to evolve. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for communication and engagement, want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Communications is a key member of the senior management team in our organisation and will be expected to contribute to corporate decision making and strategic development at a senior level.

You will lead, and be accountable for, the communications function providing professional advice, expertise and strategic leadership on all aspects of communication, stakeholder engagement, maximising opportunities to promote the work and enhance the reputation of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

You will oversee and create inspiring and creative campaign content that maximises digital opportunities, developing communication and campaign strategies that support the delivery of the Trust strategic agenda.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible services to our patients, service users and local communities. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Governance and Assurance to join our leadership team and help us achieve our strategic objectives.

This newly created Director of Governance and Assurance role will have strategic leadership responsibility for both corporate and clinical governance, risk management, and assurance portfolio as we embark on enhancing our quality and safety frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, driving improvements in clinical governance, and fostering a culture of quality, and safety

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in governance, and assurance within the NHS or a similarly complex environment. It Requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability are essential qualities for this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for governance and assurance and want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will be an experienced, visible,inclusiveandcollaborativeclinicalleader,ensuringdeliveryofthe Trust’s vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; thevery bestpatient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients,employeesandcarers.


The post holder will play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities toanticipate, support and streamline the work of the Boards and their Committees.


They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities to enhance well-led atboard level, across clinical governance, and within care groups, including leadership, risk, and the NHS CQC well-leddomaons.


They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate. As a key member of the Trust’s Senior LeadershipTeam;the postholder will championachievementof our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. They will report directly to the Chief Executive as a non-voting director.


We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Sep 2024

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification locatedunder the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification locatedunder the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS foundation Trust is dedicated to providing the best possible services to our patients, service users and local communities. We are seeking dynamic and dedicated individual for the pivotal role of Director of Governance and Assurance to join our leadership team and help us achieve our strategic objectives.

This newly created Director of Governance and Assurance role will have strategic leadership responsibility for both corporate and clinical governance, risk management, and assurance portfolio as we embark on enhancing our quality and safety frameworks.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, providing expert guidance on regulatory requirements, driving improvements in clinical governance, and fostering a culture of quality, and safety

We are seeking an exceptional leader with extensive experience in governance, and assurance within the NHS or a similarly complex environment. It Requires a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, outstanding analytical & problem-solving skills, and the ability to engage and influence at all levels. Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and ensuring rigorous compliance and accountability are essential qualities for this role.

If you are a strategic leader with a passion for governance and assurance and want to make a difference in the NHS, we would love to hear from you.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will be an experienced, visible,inclusiveandcollaborativeclinicalleader,ensuringdeliveryofthe Trust’s vision to provide the highest possible standards of compassionate care; thevery bestpatient and colleague experience; and to listen to and involve patients,employeesandcarers.


The post holder will play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities toanticipate, support and streamline the work of the Boards and their Committees.


They will be expected to use their initiative toidentifyopportunities to enhance well-led atboard level, across clinical governance, and within care groups, including leadership, risk, and the NHS CQC well-leddomaons.


They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate. As a key member of the Trust’s Senior LeadershipTeam;the postholder will championachievementof our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. They will report directly to the Chief Executive as a non-voting director.


We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.

You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/


This advert closes on Thursday 19 Sep 2024

Our client is an award winning building design consultancy currently experiencing a period of growth. With exciting new projects on the horizon, they are looking for a Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller to join them on a permanent basis. With sites across the North, North East and North West, this person has the possibility to based in any the offices on a hybrid basis.

This is a newly created role which will give you the opportunity to lead the hydraulic modelling for the business and make the role your own. The Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to build and manage their own team, with the support and guidance of a multidisciplinary group.

The Culture and Company
This business is very passionate about their people and prioritise their culture in all their activities.
Benefits include:
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays’. (Holiday purchase scheme is also available)
• Company pension up to 6%
• Excellent training opportunities
• Plus many more!

About the Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller Role
As Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller, you will use your extensive experience of this sector and your background in engineering to produce and run 1D/2D hydraulic models, Flood Risk Assessments, Flood Alleviation Schemes and Drainage Strategies on a wide range of schemes.

Other requirements include:
• Lead a dedicated team of hydraulic modelers & engineers
• Establish best practices, driving innovation, and contributing to the success of projects related to water systems and infrastructure
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their needs, and ability to manage expectations

About You – The Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller
As the Technical Director Flood Risk & Hydraulic Modeller, you will have demonstratable experience in delivering Flood Alleviation schemes, Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies. You will also have deep knowledge of the regulatory system to ensure that designs and projects comply with relevant laws and regulations.

• Degree in Geography/Civil/Environmental Engineering or equivalent
• Membership with CIWEM or working towards membership of this professional body.
• Proficiency in engineering software tools, such as Autocad, ArcGIS and Hydraulic Modelling software
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Strong leadership and communicative skills with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Full UK driving license

Thank you for your application!

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Due to the high number of applicants unfortunately we are unable to respond to every candidate. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of your submission, we are sorry to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful.

We are looking for an experienced PA to Director on a temporary basis for a minimum of 3 months which which could be extended. This is a full time role Mon to Thurs 9 to 5 and Fri 9 to 4:30pm.

The applicant can choose which office to be based from either locations in Barrow, Kendal or Penrith- it is a Hybrid role 3 days in office and 2 days from home (flexible on the days).

There may be an occasional request to travel to another office to take minutes - but practically that will be about once a month. Then standard council expense policy applies e.g. rail/bus travel but also 45p a mile in their own car.

Personal Assistant Job Description:

As a Personal Assistant (PA), you will be responsible for supporting the Director and Associate Director in their day-to-day tasks. Your role includes:

1. Diary Management:

   • Scheduling, prioritizing, and managing appointments.
   • Coordinating internal and external meetings.
   • Ensuring all appointments are accurately recorded in a central location (either electronic or on paper).
   • Communicating with your boss to determine which meetings can be moved, delegated, or declined.
   • Color-coordinating appointments (if using tools like Outlook) for better readability.
   • Responding to diary appointments promptly.

2. Minutes and Note-Taking:

   • Attending meetings and taking accurate minutes.
   • Summarizing discussions, decisions, and action items.
   • Organizing and maintaining records of meeting minutes.

3. Travel Arrangements:

   • Making travel arrangements (flights, accommodation, transportation) for your boss.
   • Ensuring travel plans align with their schedule.

4. Other Administrative Tasks:

   • Handling phone calls, correspondence, and queries.
   • Sourcing office supplies.
   • Assisting with reports, presentations, and briefs.

Remember, confidentiality and attention to detail are crucial in this role. Good luck!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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