Assistant Director

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Assistant Director The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Head of Development & Partnerships Band 8c St Georges Health & Wellbeing Hub, Hornchurch Are you an experienced strategic leader who wants to help shape the future of neighbourhood health and wellbeing? St Georges Health & Wellbeing Hub brings NHS services, social care, voluntary and community organisations, creative health provision, and community services together under one roof, creating an exciting platform for closer collaboration around the needs of Havering residents. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Head of Development & Partnerships to lead the next stage of the Hubs partnership development, integrated services model and future growth. This is a role with real scope to influence and innovate. You will develop strategic relationships across health, care and the wider community, bringing partners together to turn shared ambitions into practical improvements for residents. Main duties of the job You will lead work across partnership and governance arrangements, integrated clinical pathways, community use, and strategic development, while identifying opportunities for innovation, income generation, external funding and long-term sustainability. We are looking for a credible, collaborative, and forward-thinking senior leader with significant experience in partnership development, strategic service development, programme leadership, or business development. You will be comfortable working across organisational boundaries, influencing senior stakeholders and translating complex ideas into deliverable programmes. If you are passionate about integrated care, population health and community development, and want the opportunity to shape an innovative model of neighbourhood health and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. About us NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Details Date posted 08 October 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £79,504 to £91,609 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number NDD-002256 Job locations St Georges Hub Hornchurch Essex RM12 6RR United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability