Leadership at Ashgate

At Ashgate, our culture is shaped by our people and inspired by our values-led leaders. We believe leadership is about more than just management – it’s about mentoring, supporting, and growing together as a team. Our leaders are dedicated to sharing knowledge, overcoming challenges, and moving the organisation forward as one.

We offer a range of opportunities to help our leaders grow and thrive. From bespoke workshops and our Leadership Forum to the Leading Together programme, which supports emerging leaders, we are committed to nurturing talent. We even run a book club where leadership ideas and theories can be explored in a relaxed, open environment.

Our leadership philosophy 

We believe true leadership is about empowering others. At Ashgate, we prioritise:

• Supporting the team: Leaders here focus on the wellbeing and development of their team members, fostering a caring and collaborative atmosphere.
• Inspiring innovation: We encourage our leaders to motivate their teams by embracing our four ambitions, driving innovation, and challenging the status quo.
• Championing diversity and inclusion: We believe all voices should be heard and valued. Our inclusive leadership approach ensures better decision-making and a more engaged, satisfied workforce.

Ashgate’s culture and leadership

At Ashgate, leadership is deeply connected to our culture. We expect our leaders to live and breathe our core values, and to promote a culture of:

• Continuous learning:  We encourage everyone to adopt a growth mindset, always looking for ways to learn and develop new skills.
• Collaboration: Cross-team collaboration is at the heart of our work. We work together to achieve shared goals and better outcomes for our patients and community.
• Accountability and transparency: Leaders are accountable for their decisions, ensuring a culture of trust, honesty and mutual respect.