Vacancies

London Ambulance Service is one of the busiest ambulance services in the world, serving more than nine million people across the capital. They are looking for an exceptional leader to join their Trust Operations senior leadership team as Deputy Chief Operating Officer.

This is a high-profile role at the heart of one of the NHS’s most complex and demanding operational environments. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will act as their principal deputy, providing the critical link between strategic ambition and operational delivery.

You will help lead performance, planning, resilience and improvement across Trust Operations while also building and maintaining strong relationships with partners across London’s health and care system.

Please note that informal discussions with the recruiting manager will not take place prior to longlisting. Candidates selected for longlisting will be invited to discuss the role in more detail before shortlisting decisions are made.

For further information and to apply, please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification. LAS welcomes applications from all communities and are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the population they serve.

Assessments & interviews will take place w/c 2nd November 2026.