Chief Operating Officer
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Hybrid working, with northern coverage
Circa £128,000
Spectrum is an ambitious, market-leading organisation and one of the largest providers of prison healthcare services in the North of England, providing quality healthcare interventions for people in vulnerable circumstances. We believe in recovery and rehabilitation, and we know what an incredible impact the right care and support can have from an empowered, well-trained and supported workforce. Everyone at Spectrum is dedicated to delivering the best possible service for those in our care.
As a social enterprise we are proud to take on challenging contracts which contribute towards addressing health inequalities. Our entire health services portfolio achieves a wealth of social value which other organisations can only dream of.
THE ROLE
As a Board Member, Company Director and Executive Team member, the Chief Operating Officer will play an accountable role in the strategic management of Spectrum, ensuring it fulfils its vision and values and achieves the best health and wellbeing outcomes for patients and communities.
The COO is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of Spectrum’s operational services and performance, delivering against performance, contractual and quality care standards through our Integrated Management System way of working. The role will lead high-quality clinical services across our regions, sites and services including health and justice, secure settings, substance misuse, sexual health and other bespoke services for vulnerable service users and clients.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
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Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 16th November 2026
Stakeholder group sessions: Thursday 10th December 2026
Final Interview date: Monday 14th December 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
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