Managing Director

The Company is seeking a Managing Director to lead a complex, multi-stakeholder partnership and turn shared strategic priorities into measurable progress. Working with the Chair, Board, and members, the role will connect scientific, clinical, academic, and commercial strengths to advance collaboration, investment, development, and integrated estate management. The Managing Director will lead a small team, build a clear delivery programme, strengthen investment propositions, and bring public and private funding together to support infrastructure and growth. The role also involves representing the partnership with senior public- and private-sector stakeholders and securing collective decisions across autonomous organizations. Candidates should bring a sustained record of turning strategy and propositions into ambitious delivery through partners, along with current, direct experience engaging credibly with senior public- and private-sector decision-makers. Essential capabilities include commercial understanding, political judgment, complex negotiation, scenario planning, and the ability to communicate value and lead a small team. Applicants should be comfortable aligning competing interests and sustaining commitment through implementation. Relevant experience may come from partnerships, economic development, investment, government, major estates, regeneration, higher education, healthcare innovation, or commercial development; no specific educational qualification is stated.